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Three-dimensional semiconductor memory devices

US12232323B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2023
Grant dateFeb 18, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/0413
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A three-dimensional (3D) semiconductor memory device includes a source structure disposed on a horizontal semiconductor layer and including a first source conductive pattern and a second source conductive pattern which are sequentially stacked on the horizontal semiconductor layer, an electrode structure including a plurality of electrodes vertically stacked on the source structure, and a vertical semiconductor pattern penetrating the electrode structure and the source structure, wherein a portion of a sidewall of the vertical semiconductor pattern is in contact with the source structure. The first source conductive pattern includes a discontinuous interface at a level between a top surface of the horizontal semiconductor layer and a bottom surface of the second source conductive pattern.

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