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Method for improving the performance of flash memory by using microcrystalline silicon film as a floating gate

US7659167B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 2, 2006
Grant dateFeb 9, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/035
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention provides a method for forming polysilicon by using silane with introducing hydrogen, such that polysilicon is microcrystalline. This microcrystal polysilicon can be applied to floating gate of flash memory to improve the character of flash memory.

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