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Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device and method for driving same

US8218358B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2010
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B43/27
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device includes a substrate, a stacked body, a semiconductor pillar, a charge storage film, and a drive circuit. The stacked body is provided on the substrate. The stacked body includes a plurality of insulating films alternately stacked with a plurality of electrode films. A through-hole is made in the stacked body to align in a stacking direction. The semiconductor pillar is buried in an interior of the through-hole. The charge storage film is provided between the electrode film and the semiconductor pillar. The drive circuit supplies a potential to the electrode film. The diameter of the through-hole differs by a position in the stacking direction. The drive circuit supplies a potential to reduce a potential difference with the semiconductor pillar as a diameter of the through-hole piercing the electrode film decreases.

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