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MRAM device with improved seal ring and method for producing the same

US10381403B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 2018
Grant dateAug 13, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N50/80
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming a MRAM device free of seal ring peeling defect, and the resulting device, are provided. Embodiments include forming magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) over a metallization layer in a seal ring region of an MRAM device; forming a metal filled via connecting the MTJ and the metallization layer; forming a tunnel junction via over the MTJ; and forming a top electrode over the tunnel junction via.

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