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Semiconductor memory devices

US10615164B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2018
Grant dateApr 7, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/667
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Semiconductor memory devices are provided. A semiconductor memory device includes an isolation layer in a first trench and a first gate electrode portion on the isolation layer. The semiconductor memory device includes a second gate electrode portion in a second trench. In some embodiments, the second gate electrode portion is wider, in a direction, than the first gate electrode portion. Moreover, in some embodiments, an upper region of the second trench is spaced apart from the first trench by a greater distance, in the direction, than a lower region of the second trench. Related methods of forming semiconductor memory devices are also provided.

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