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Variable resistance memory device

US10056431B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 10, 2017
Grant dateAug 21, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/8828

Abstract

A variable resistance memory device may include a word line extending in a first direction, a bit line extending in a second direction crossing the first direction, a phase-changeable pattern provided between the word line and the bit line, a bottom electrode provided between the phase-changeable pattern and the word line, and a spacer provided on a side surface of the bottom electrode and between the phase-changeable pattern and the word line. The bottom electrode may include a first portion and a second portion, and the second portion is provided between the first portion and the spacer. The first and second portions of the bottom electrodes may have different lengths from each other in the second direction.

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