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1R1D R-RAM array with floating p-well

US6849564B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2003
Grant dateFeb 1, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2213/72
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A low-capacitance one-resistor/one-diode (1R1D) R-RAM array with a floating p-well is provided. The fabrication method comprises: forming an integrated circuit (IC) substrate; forming an n-doped buried layer (buried n layer) of silicon overlying the substrate; forming n-doped silicon sidewalls overlying the buried n layer; forming a p-doped well of silicon (p-well) overlying the buried n layer; and, forming a 1R1D R-RAM array overlying the p-well. Typically, the combination of the buried n layer and the n-doped sidewalls form an n-doped well (n-well) of silicon. Then, the p-well is formed inside the n-well. In other aspects, the p-well has sidewalls, and the method further comprises: forming an oxide insulator overlying the p-well sidewalls, between the n-well and the R-RAM array.

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