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Three-dimensional semiconductor memory device

US11495615B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2020
Grant dateNov 8, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/0483
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a three-dimensional semiconductor memory device comprising a substrate including a cell region and a connection region, a plurality of inter-electrode dielectric layers and a plurality of electrode layers alternately stacked on the substrate, wherein ends of the plurality of electrode layers form a stepwise shape on the connection region, a planarized dielectric layer on the connection region and covering the ends of the plurality of electrode layers, and a first abnormal dummy vertical pattern on the connection region and penetrating the planarized dielectric layer in a first direction perpendicular to a top surface of the substrate. At least one of the plurality of electrode layers is positioned between the first abnormal dummy vertical pattern and the substrate and is insulated from the first abnormal dummy vertical pattern.

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