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Memory device protection layer

US8415734B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2006
Grant dateApr 9, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/681

Abstract

A memory device includes a group of memory cells formed on a substrate, each memory cell including a source region and a drain region formed in the substrate. The memory device also includes a protection layer formed on top surfaces of the source regions and the drain regions, and on side surfaces of the group of memory cells.

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