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Memory array and method of forming the same

US9959911B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2017
Grant dateMay 1, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/4074
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory array includes a first column of memory cells, a second column of memory cells and a set of switching elements. The first column of memory cells includes a first bit line, a first word line and a second bit line. The second column of memory cells includes the second bit line, a second word line and a third bit line. The first and second column of memory cells are configured to share the second bit line. The first and second bit lines are in a first plane. At least a portion of the first word line and at least a portion of the second word line are in a second plane intersecting the first plane. An amount of bit line switching elements in the set of bit line switching elements is equal to N*2, where N is an amount of columns of memory cells in the memory array.

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