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Vertical and planar RRAM with tip electrodes and methods for producing the same

US10490745B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 14, 2018
Grant dateNov 26, 2019
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Expiry dateMar 14, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/826

Abstract

Methods of forming planar RRAM and vertical RRAM with tip electrodes and the resulting devices are provided. Embodiments include forming a first metal oxide layer on a first dielectric layer; forming and patterning a mask layer over the first metal oxide layer; etching the first metal oxide through the mask layer to form openings for a first and second metal electrodes; removing the mask layer; forming the first and second metal electrodes in the openings; and forming a second metal oxide layer over the first and second metal electrodes, wherein the first and second metal electrodes are v-shaped in top view with tips of the first and second metal electrodes facing each other and a portion of the second metal oxide layer being formed between the tips of the first and second electrodes.

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