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Phase-change memory device and method of fabricating the same

US8508021B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2010
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2031

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

Abstract

A phase-change memory device with improved deposition characteristic and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The phase-change memory device includes a semiconductor substrate having a phase-change area, a first material-rich first phase-change layer forming an inner surface of the phase-change area and comprised of a hetero compound of the first material and a second material, and a second phase-change layer formed on a surface of the first phase-change layer to fill the phase-change area.

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