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Gettering/stop layer for prevention of reduction of insulating oxide in metal-insulator-metal device

US8093698B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2006
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device includes a first electrode, a second electrode and an insulating layer between the first and second electrodes, which insulating layer may be susceptible to reduction by H2. A gettering layer is provided on and in contact with the first electrode, the gettering layer acting as a protective layer for substantially avoiding reduction of the insulating layer by capturing and immobilizing H2. A glue layer may be provided between the gettering layer and first electrode. An additional gettering layer may be provided on and in contact with the second electrode, and a glue layer may be provided between the second electrode and additional gettering layer.

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