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Memory cell with buried digit line

US7825452B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 27, 2007
Grant dateNov 2, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 26, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D1/68
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory cell, array and device include an active area formed in a substrate with a vertical transistor including a first end disposed over a first portion of the active area. The vertical transistor is formed as an epitaxial post on the substrate surfaces extends from the surface of the substrate, and includes a gate formed around a perimeter of the epitaxial post. A capacitor is formed on the vertical transistor and a buried digit line vertically couples to a second portion of the active area. An electronic system and method for forming a memory cell are also disclosed.

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