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Sense lines in three-dimensional memory arrays, and methods of forming the same

US11355554B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2020
Grant dateJun 7, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/011
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An example apparatus includes a three-dimensional (3D) memory array including a sense line and a plurality of vertical stacks. Each respective on of the vertical stacks includes a different respective portion of the sense line, a first memory cell coupled to that portion of the sense line, a second memory cell coupled to that portion of the sense line, a first access line coupled to the first memory cell and a second access line coupled to the second memory cell. The first and second access lines are perpendicular to the sense line.

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