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EEPROM semiconductor memory device

US5017979A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1989
Grant dateMay 21, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/035

Abstract

A gate oxide film is formed on a surface of a semiconductor substrate. A tunnel insulating film having a thickness smaller than that of the gate insulating film is formed in a portion thereof corresponding to a tunnel region. A first silicon film having a low impurity concentration is formed on the gate insulating film. A second silicon film having an impurity concentration higher than that of the first silicon film is formed on the first silicon film so as to be connected thereto. A third silicon film is formed on the second silicon film through an insulating film. The second and third silicon films are formed into floating and control gates, respectively, thereby forming a semiconductor memory device.

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