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Variable resistance memory device and method of fabricating the same

US11411179B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2020
Grant dateAug 9, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/881

Abstract

A method of fabricating a variable resistance memory device that includes forming a plurality of memory cells on a substrate. Each of the plurality of memory cells in a switching device and a variable resistance pattern. A capping structure is formed that commonly covers lateral side surfaces of the plurality of memory cells. An insulating gapfill layer is formed that covers the capping structure and fills a region between adjacent memory cells of the plurality of memory cells. The forming of the capping structure includes forming a second capping layer including silicon oxide that covers the lateral side surfaces of the plurality of memory cells. At least a partial portion of the second capping layer is nitrided by performing a first decoupled plasma process to form a third capping layer that includes silicon oxynitride.

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