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3D nonvolatile memory device having common word line

US9515084B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2015
Grant dateDec 6, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B43/27
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A 3D nonvolatile memory device including memory cells vertically stacked is disclosed. Word lines are integrally formed to be elongated over adjacent cell regions spaced apart from each other, and portions of the word lines between the cell regions are partially etched in a stepped shape to form word line contact regions.

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