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Semiconductor device and method of producing the same

US7671360B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2007
Grant dateMar 2, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/884

Abstract

A phase change memory includes a sidewall insulation film and a heater electrode which are formed in a contact hole formed in an interlayer insulation film on a lower electrode. The heater electrode has a recessed structure. In a recessed area surrounded by the sidewall insulation film, the heater electrode and a phase change film are contacted with each other. A phase change region is formed only in an area contacted with the sidewall insulation film. The sidewall insulation film is an anti-oxidizing insulation film. The phase change region and the heater electrode which are heated to a high temperature upon rewriting are not contacted with the interlayer insulation film as an oxidizing insulation film.

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