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Methods of self-aligned growth of chalcogenide memory access device

US8198124B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 2010
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/8828

Abstract

Self-aligning fabrication methods for forming memory access devices comprising a doped chalcogenide material. The methods may be used for forming three-dimensionally stacked cross point memory arrays. The method includes forming an insulating material over a first conductive electrode, patterning the insulating material to form vias that expose portions of the first conductive electrode, forming a memory access device within the vias of the insulating material and forming a memory element over the memory access device, wherein data stored in the memory element is accessible via the memory access device. The memory access device is formed of a doped chalcogenide material and formed using a self-aligned fabrication method.

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