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Monolithic semiconductor integrated circuit ferroelectric memory device

US5214300A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 27, 1991
Grant dateMay 25, 1993
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01G7/02
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A monolithic semiconductor integrated circuit-ferroelectric device is disclosed together with the method of manufacturing same. The ferroelectric device preferably consists of a layer of stable ferroelectric potassium nitrate disposed between electrical contacts positioned on opposite surfaces of the ferroelectric layer. The ferroelectric layer has a thickness of less than 110 microns, and preferably falling within a range of from 100 Angstrom units to 25,000 Angstrom units. The process of manufacturing the monolithic structure is multi-stepped and is particularly adapted for fabricating a potassium nitrate ferroelectric memory on a semiconductor integrated circuit.

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