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Three-dimensional semiconductor memory device and method of fabricating the same

US10818689B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 26, 2018
Grant dateOct 27, 2020
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Expiry dateDec 26, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/037
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are three-dimensional semiconductor memory devices and methods of fabricating the same. The three-dimensional semiconductor memory device includes a plurality of electrode structures provided on a substrate and extending in parallel to each other in one direction and each including electrodes and insulating layers alternately stacked on the substrate, a plurality of vertical structures penetrating the plurality of electrode structures, and an electrode separation structure disposed between two of the plurality of electrode structures adjacent to each other. Each of the electrodes includes an outer portion adjacent to the electrode separation structure, and an inner portion adjacent to the plurality of vertical structures. A thickness of the outer portion is smaller than a thickness of the inner portion.

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