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Graded composition metal oxide tunnel barrier interpoly insulators

US7112841B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2004
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/0416
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Structures and methods for programmable array type logic and/or memory devices with graded composition metal oxide tunnel barrier intergate insulators are provided. The programmable array type logic and/or memory devices include a floating gate transistor. The floating gate has a first source/drain region and a second source/drain region separated by a channel region in a substrate. A floating gate opposes the channel region and is separated therefrom by a gate oxide. A control gate opposes the floating gate and is separated from the floating gate by a compositionally graded mixed metal oxide tunnel barrier intergate insulator.

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