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Memory devices and methods of manufacture thereof

US11251314B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 27, 2020
Grant dateFeb 15, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 27, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B41/60
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Representative methods of manufacturing memory devices include forming a transistor with a gate disposed over a workpiece, and forming an erase gate with a tip portion extending towards the workpiece. The transistor includes a source region and a drain region disposed in the workpiece proximate the gate. The erase gate is coupled to the gate of the transistor.

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