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Memory transistor with multiple charge storing layers and a high work function gate electrode

US9306025B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2014
Grant dateApr 5, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/349
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device includes an oxide-nitride-oxide (ONO) dielectric stack on a surface of a substrate, and a high work function gate electrode formed over a surface of the ONO dielectric stack. The ONO dielectric stack includes a multi-layer charge storage layer including a silicon-rich, oxygen-lean top silicon nitride layer and an oxygen-rich bottom silicon nitride layer. The high work function gate electrode includes a P+ doped polysilicon layer.

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