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Flash EPROM cell with reduced short channel effect and method for providing same

US6188101A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 1998
Grant dateFeb 13, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S257/914

Abstract

Reduction in the short channel effect of a Flash EPROM cell is described. A method includes forming a gate structure on a substrate structure, and performing a nitrogen implant. Further included is performing device doping, wherein the nitrogen implant inhibits diffusion of dopant material into a channel of the cell. A Flash EPROM cell with reduced short channel effect includes a gate region, a drain region, and a source region, the source region and drain region defining a channel region therebetween beneath the gate region. The source region and drain region further have nitrogen implanted therein to reduce lateral diffusion of dopant material into the channel region.

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