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Method of forming anneal-resistant embedded resistor for non-volatile memory application

US8847187B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2012
Grant dateSep 30, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/841
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention include a nonvolatile memory device that contains nonvolatile resistive random access memory device with improved device performance and lifetime. In some embodiments, nonvolatile resistive random access memory device includes a diode, a metal silicon nitride embedded resistor, and a resistive switching layer disposed between a first electrode layer and a second electrode layer. In some embodiments, the method of forming a resistive random access memory device includes forming a diode, forming a metal silicon nitride embedded resistor, forming a first electrode layer, forming a second electrode layer, and forming a resistive switching layer disposed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer.

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