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Memory device

US11985822B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2020
Grant dateMay 14, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B43/50
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory device is provided. The memory device includes a stacked structure, a tubular element, a conductive pillar and memory cells. The tubular element includes a dummy channel layer and penetrates the stacked structure. The conductive pillar is enclosed by the tubular element and extending beyond a bottom surface of the dummy channel layer. The memory cells are in the stacked structure and electrically connected to the conductive pillar.

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