EEPROM memory cell with a coupler region and method of making the same
US9450052B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10D30/687
Abstract
An EEPROM memory cell with a coupler region is disclosed. The coupler region has a well and at least one feeder region formed in the well. The at least one feeder region is configured to provide majority carriers to a channel region defined in the well so that a portion of the channel region adjoining the top surface of the coupler region is inverted during an erase operation.
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