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Semiconductor memory device and method of fabricating the same

US9478561B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2015
Grant dateOct 25, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/685

Abstract

A semiconductor memory device includes a stack including gate electrodes and insulating layers that are alternately and repeatedly stacked on a substrate. A cell channel structure penetrates the stack. The cell channel structure includes a first semiconductor pattern contacting the substrate and a first channel pattern on the first semiconductor pattern. The first semiconductor pattern extends to a first height from a surface of the substrate to a top surface of the first semiconductor pattern. A dummy channel structure on the substrate and spaced apart from the stack. The dummy channel structure includes a second semiconductor pattern contacting the substrate and a second channel pattern on the second semiconductor pattern. The second semiconductor pattern extends to a second height from the surface of the substrate to a top surface of the second semiconductor pattern. The first height is greater than the second height.

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