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Nonvolatile memory cell comprising a nanowire and manufacturing method thereof

US8546863B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2008
Grant dateOct 1, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D89/00
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A memory cell, the memory cell comprising a substrate, a nanowire extending along a vertical trench formed in the substrate, a control gate surrounding the nanowire, and a charge storage structure formed between the control gate and the nanowire.

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