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OTP memory and method for making the same

US11545498B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2020
Grant dateJan 3, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 2, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/6891
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present application discloses an OTP memory. A cell structure includes a first active region and a second active region that intersect vertically; an EDNMOS is formed in the first active region, and a PMOS is formed in the second active region; a body portion of a channel region of the PMOS is formed a drift region of the EDNMOS, a first polysilicon gate of the EDNMOS serves as a control gate, and a second polysilicon gate of the PMOS serves as a floating gate; and the PMOS is programmed by means of hot carriers generated in the drift region of the EDNMOS. The present application further discloses a method for manufacturing an OTP memory. In the present application, high-speed writing can be implemented.

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