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RRAM array having lateral RRAM cells and vertical conducting structures

US9257486B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2014
Grant dateFeb 9, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/20

Abstract

An RRAM array is provided. The RRAM array includes a plurality of horizontal electrode lines elongated in a horizontal direction. The RRAM array also includes a plurality of conducting structures elongated in a vertical direction. Each of the conducting structures includes a plurality of electrode blocks and a plurality of contact vias which are alternately arranged. The electrode blocks and the electrode lines are on the same horizontal planes. The RRAM array further includes a plurality of resistance variable elements sandwiched between the electrode lines and the electrode blocks.

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