A method of forming stacked local interconnects that do not extend into higher levels within a multilevel IC device for economizing space available within the IC device and increasing design flexibility. In one embodiment, the method of the present invention provides a stacked local interconnect which...http://www.google.de/patents/US6555478?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6555478 - Stacked local interconnect structure and method of fabricating same