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Semiconductor memory device and method of fabricating the same

US9530789B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2015
Grant dateDec 27, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/694

Abstract

Semiconductor memory devices and methods of fabricating the same are provided. A semiconductor memory device includes stack gate structures that are spaced apart from each other in a first direction horizontal to a substrate. Each of the stack gate structures includes insulating layers and gate electrodes alternately and repeatedly stacked on the substrate. Vertical channel structures penetrate the stack gate structures. A source plug line is provided between the stack gate structures. The source plug line is in contact with the substrate and extends in a second direction intersecting the first direction. The substrate being in contact with the source plug line includes a plurality of protruding regions formed along the second direction. Each of the protruding regions has a first width, and the protruding regions are spaced apart from each other by a first distance greater than the first width.

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