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Logic compatible RRAM structure and process

US9231197B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateJan 5, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/826

Abstract

A memory cell and method including a first electrode conformally formed through a first opening in a first dielectric layer, a resistive layer conformally formed on the first electrode, a spacing layer conformally formed on the resistive layer, a second electrode conformally formed on the resistive layer, and a second dielectric layer conformally formed on the second electrode, the second dielectric layer including a second opening. The first dielectric layer is formed on a substrate including a first metal layer. The first electrode and the resistive layer collectively include a first lip region that extends a first distance beyond the first opening. The second electrode and the second dielectric layer collectively include a second lip region that extends a second distance beyond the first opening. The spacing layer extends from the second distance to the first distance. The second electrode is coupled to a second metal layer using a via that extends through the second opening.

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