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Metal structure for a phase-change memory device

US6569705B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2000
Grant dateMay 27, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/90

Abstract

The invention relates to a damascene chalcogenide memory cell structure. The damascene chalcogenide memory cell structure is fabricated under conditions that simplify previous process flows. The damascene chalcogenide memory cell structure also prevents volatilization of the chalcogenide memory material.

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