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Device isolation process flow for ARS system

US6621096B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2001
Grant dateSep 16, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/723
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A device isolation process flow for an atomic resolution storage (ARS) system inserts device isolation into a process flow of the ARS system so that diodes may be electrically insulated from one another to improve signal to noise ratio. In addition, since most harsh processing is done prior to depositing a phase change layer, which stores data bits, process damage to the phase change layer may be minimized.

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