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Low temperature p+ silicon junction material for a non-volatile memory device

US8450710B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2011
Grant dateMay 28, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/884

Abstract

A method for forming a non-volatile memory device includes forming a dielectric material overlying a semiconductor substrate, forming a first wiring structure overlying the first dielectric material, depositing an undoped amorphous silicon layer, depositing an aluminum layer over the amorphous silicon layer at a temperature of about 450 Degrees Celsius or lower, annealing the amorphous silicon and aluminum at a temperature of about 450 Degrees Celsius or lower to form a p+ polycrystalline layer, depositing a resistive switching material comprising an amorphous silicon material overlying the polycrystalline silicon material, forming a second wiring structure comprising a metal material overlying the resistive switching material.

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