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Three-dimensional memory device and fabrication method

US12354994B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2022
Grant dateJul 8, 2025
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/14511
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) NAND memory devices and methods are provided. In one aspect, a fabrication method includes forming a conductor/insulator stack over a substrate, forming a dielectric layer of a dielectric material including atomic hydrogen over a part of the conductor/insulator stack, and performing a thermal process to release the atomic hydrogen from the dielectric material and diffuse the atomic hydrogen into the conductor/insulator stack.

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