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Flash memory with UV opaque passivation layer

US6849896B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2001
Grant dateFeb 1, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for making a flash memory having a passivation layer that is not transparent to ultraviolet light. The method forming a semiconductor that includes flash memory cell having floating gate, then forming a the substrate. Process induced charge that has accumulated on the flash cell floating gate is then neutralized and a passivation layer, which is no transparent to ultraviolet light, is formed on the conductive layer.

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