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Magnetoresistive memory device and manufacturing method of the same

US9583535B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2015
Grant dateFeb 28, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N50/80

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a magnetoresistive memory device includes a substrate, a first oxide film provided on the substrate, bottom electrodes provided in the first oxide film, a part of each of the bottom electrodes protruding above the first oxide film, magnetoresistive elements provided on the respective bottom electrodes, sidewall nitride films provided on side surfaces of the respective bottom electrodes and the magnetoresistive elements, a second oxide film provided on the magnetoresistive elements, the sidewall nitride films and the first oxide film, and contact electrodes provided in the second oxide film and the first oxide film to reach the substrate from an upper surface of the second oxide film.

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