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Memory arrays and methods used in forming a memory array comprising strings of memory cells

US11792991B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 2022
Grant dateOct 17, 2023
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B43/35
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory array comprising strings of memory cells comprises laterally-spaced memory blocks individually comprising a vertical stack comprising alternating insulative tiers and conductive tiers. Operative channel-material strings of memory cells extend through the insulative tiers and the conductive tiers. Insulative pillars are laterally-between and longitudinally-spaced-along immediately-laterally-adjacent of the memory blocks. The pillars are directly against conducting material of conductive lines in the conductive tiers. Other arrays, and methods, are disclosed.

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