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Semiconductor memory comprising dual charge storage nodes and methods for its fabrication

US7767517B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2006
Grant dateAug 3, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/697

Abstract

A dual charge storage node memory device and methods for its fabrication are provided. In one embodiment a dielectric plug is formed comprising a first portion recessed into a semiconductor substrate and a second portion extending above the substrate. A layer of semiconductor material is formed overlying the second portion. A first layered structure is formed overlying a first side of the second portion of the dielectric plug, and a second layered structure is formed overlying a second side, each of the layered structures overlying the layer of semiconductor material and comprising a charge storage layer between first and second dielectric layers. Ions are implanted into the substrate to form a first bit line and second bit line, and a layer of conductive material is deposited and patterned to form a control gate overlying the dielectric plug and the first and second layered structures.

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