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Storage device and method for manufacturing storage device

US12041788B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2021
Grant dateJul 16, 2024
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C19/0808
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A storage device includes: a memory unit and a first pillar. The first pillar includes: a first region having a third portion between a first and a second portion respectively having a first and a second maximum diameter, and having a first minimum diameter, the first and second portions defining a first distance; a second region having a sixth portion between a fourth and a fifth portion respectively having a third and a fourth maximum diameter, and having a second minimum diameter, the fourth and fifth portions defining a second distance; and a third region between the first and second regions, having a ninth portion between a seventh and an eighth portion respectively having a fifth and a sixth maximum diameter, and having a third minimum diameter, the seventh and eighth portions defining a third distance shorter than each of the first and second distances.

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