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Vertical transistor memory cell and array

US8213226B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 2009
Grant dateJul 3, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/711
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device along with circuits including the same and methods of operating the same are described. The device includes an electrically floating body region and a gate disposed about a first portion of the body region. The device includes a source region adjoining a second portion of the body region, the second portion adjacent the first portion and separating the source region from the first portion. The device includes a drain region adjoining a third portion of the body region, the third portion adjacent the first portion and separating the drain region from the first portion, wherein the source and drain regions are opposing.

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