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Vertical memory cell with non-self-aligned floating drain-source implant

US9543311B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2015
Grant dateJan 10, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/035
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various embodiments provide a memory cell that includes a vertical selection gate, a floating gate extending above the substrate, wherein the floating gate also extends above a portion of the vertical selection gate, over a non-zero overlap distance, the memory cell comprising a doped region implanted at the intersection of a vertical channel region extending opposite the selection gate and a horizontal channel region extending opposite the floating gate.

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