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Method of programming 3D memory device and related 3D memory device

US11127464B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2020
Grant dateSep 21, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B43/27
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a channel-stacked memory device which includes a first channel stacked on a second channel, the first channel is programmed in a bottom-to-top direction and the second channel is programmed in a top-to-bottom direction. The electrons in the first channel may be drained by a bit line, while the electrons in the second channel may be drained by a well region.

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