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Phase change memory device and method for fabricating the same

US7989795B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2007
Grant dateAug 2, 2011
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2029

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

Abstract

A phase change memory device is provided. The phase change memory device comprises a substrate. An electrode layer is on the substrate. A phase change memory structure is on the electrode layer and electrically connected to the electrode layer, wherein the phase change memory structure comprises a cup-shaped heating electrode on the electrode layer. An insulating layer is on the cup-shaped heating electrode along a first direction covering a portion of the cup-shaped heating electrode. An electrode structure is on the cup-shaped heating electrode along a second direction covering a portion of the insulating layer and the cup-shaped heating electrode. A pair of double spacers is on a pair of sidewalls of the electrode structure covering a portion of the cup-shaped heating electrode, wherein the double spacer comprises a phase change material spacer and an insulating material spacer on a sidewall of the phase change material spacer.

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