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Memory arrays and methods used in forming a memory array

US10748922B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2018
Grant dateAug 18, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/693
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory array comprises a vertical stack comprising alternating insulative tiers and wordline tiers. The wordline tiers comprise gate regions of individual memory cells. The gate regions individually comprise part of a wordline in individual of the wordline tiers. Channel material extends elevationally through the insulative tiers and the wordline tiers. The individual memory cells comprise a memory structure laterally between the gate region and the channel material. Individual of the wordlines comprise laterally-outer longitudinal-edge portions and a respective laterally-inner portion laterally adjacent individual of the laterally-outer longitudinal-edge portions. The individual laterally-outer longitudinal-edge portions project upwardly and downwardly relative to its laterally-adjacent laterally-inner portion. Methods are disclosed.

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