In one embodiment, a semiconductor device comprises a conductive pad formed in a semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device further includes a conductive pattern overlying a peripheral region of the conductive pad. The conductive pattern has an opening to expose another region of the conductive pad. The semiconductor device also includes a conductive contact extending through the opening. The conductive contact is electrically connected to the conductive pad. As a result, manufacturing cost for the semiconductor device may be reduced while manufacturing throughput may be improved.

 
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