Self-aligned memory decks in cross-point memory arrays

    公开(公告)号:US11018300B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-05-25

    申请号:US16665955

    申请日:2019-10-28

    Abstract: A multi-layer memory device with an array having multiple memory decks of self-selecting memory cells is provided in which N memory decks may be fabricated with N+1 mask operations. The multiple memory decks may be self-aligned and certain manufacturing operations may be performed for multiple memory decks at the same time. For example, patterning a bit line direction of a first memory deck and a word line direction in a second memory deck above the first memory deck may be performed in a single masking operation, and both decks may be etched in a same subsequent etching operation. Such techniques may provide efficient fabrication which may allow for enhanced throughput, additional capacity, and higher yield for fabrication facilities relative to processing techniques in which each memory deck is processed using two or more mask and etch operations per memory deck.

    Three dimensional memory arrays
    12.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10937829B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-02

    申请号:US16550532

    申请日:2019-08-26

    Abstract: In an example, a memory array may include a plurality of first dielectric materials and a plurality of stacks, where each respective first dielectric material and each respective stack alternate, and where each respective stack comprises a first conductive material and a storage material. A second conductive material may pass through the plurality of first dielectric materials and the plurality of stacks. Each respective stack may further include a second dielectric material between the first conductive material and the second conductive material.

    MEMORY CELLS HAVING RESISTORS AND FORMATION OF THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20200303462A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-24

    申请号:US16892459

    申请日:2020-06-04

    Abstract: The present disclosure includes memory cells having resistors, and methods of forming the same. An example method includes forming a first conductive line, forming a second conductive line, and forming a memory element between the first conductive line and the second conductive line. Forming the memory element can include forming one or more memory materials, and forming a resistor in series with the one or more memory materials. The resistor can be configured to reduce a capacitive discharge through the memory element during a state transition of the memory element.

    Tapered cell profile and fabrication

    公开(公告)号:US10693065B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-23

    申请号:US15893100

    申请日:2018-02-09

    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for a tapered cell profile and fabrication are described. A memory storage component may contain multiple chalcogenide materials and may include a tapered profile. For example, a first chalcogenide material may be coupled with a second chalcogenide material. Each of the chalcogenide materials may be further coupled with a conductive material (e.g., an electrode). Through an etching process, the chalcogenide materials may tapered (e.g., step tapered). A pulse may be applied to the tapered chalcogenide materials resulting in a memory storage component that includes a mixture of the chalcogenide materials.

    Tapered memory cell profiles
    15.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10424730B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-24

    申请号:US15893106

    申请日:2018-02-09

    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for tapered memory cell profiles are described. A tapered profile memory cell may mitigate shorts in adjacent word lines, which may be leveraged for accurately reading a stored value of the memory cell. The memory device may include a self-selecting memory component with a bottom surface and a top surface opposite the bottom surface. In some cases, the self-selecting memory component may taper from the bottom surface to the top surface. In other examples, the self-selecting memory component may taper from the top surface to the bottom surface. The top surface of the self-selecting memory component may be coupled to a top electrode, and the bottom surface of the self-selecting memory component may be coupled to a bottom electrode.

    SELF-SELECTING MEMORY ARRAY WITH HORIZONTAL ACCESS LINES

    公开(公告)号:US20190287614A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-09-19

    申请号:US15925536

    申请日:2018-03-19

    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for self-selecting memory with horizontal access lines are described. A memory array may include first and second access lines extending in different directions. For example, a first access line may extend in a first direction, and a second access line may extend in a second direction. At each intersection, a plurality of memory cells may exist, and each plurality of memory cells may be in contact with a self-selecting material (SSM). Further, a dielectric material may be positioned between a first plurality of memory cells and a second plurality of memory cells in at least one direction each cell group (e.g., a first and second plurality of memory cells) may be in contact with one of the first access lines and second access lines, respectively.

    TAPERED CELL PROFILE AND FABRICATION
    17.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190252605A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-15

    申请号:US15893100

    申请日:2018-02-09

    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for a tapered cell profile and fabrication are described. A memory storage component may contain multiple chalcogenide materials and may include a tapered profile. For example, a first chalcogenide material may be coupled with a second chalcogenide material. Each of the chalcogenide materials may be further coupled with a conductive material (e.g., an electrode). Through an etching process, the chalcogenide materials may tapered (e.g., step tapered). A pulse may be applied to the tapered chalcogenide materials resulting in a memory storage component that includes a mixture of the chalcogenide materials.

    Techniques to access a self-selecting memory device

    公开(公告)号:US10381075B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-13

    申请号:US15842504

    申请日:2017-12-14

    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices related to techniques to access a self-selecting memory device are described. A self-selecting memory cell may store one or more bits of data represented by different threshold voltages of the self-selecting memory cell. A programming pulse may be varied to establish the different threshold voltages by modifying one or more time durations during which a fixed level of voltage or current is maintained across the self-selecting memory cell. The self-selecting memory cell may include a chalcogenide alloy. A non-uniform distribution of an element in the chalcogenide alloy may determine a particular threshold voltage of the self-selecting memory cell. The shape of the programming pulse may be configured to modify a distribution of the element in the chalcogenide alloy based on a desired logic state of the self-selecting memory cell.

    MEMORY CELLS HAVING RESISTORS AND FORMATION OF THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20190123105A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-25

    申请号:US16216100

    申请日:2018-12-11

    Abstract: The present disclosure includes memory cells having resistors, and methods of forming the same. An example method includes forming a first conductive line, forming a second conductive line, and forming a memory element between the first conductive line and the second conductive line. Forming the memory element can include forming one or more memory materials, and forming a resistor in series with the one or more memory materials. The resistor can be configured to reduce a capacitive discharge through the memory element during a state transition of the memory element.

    THREE DIMENSIONAL MEMORY ARRAYS
    20.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190067371A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-02-28

    申请号:US15689155

    申请日:2017-08-29

    Abstract: In an example, a memory array may include a plurality of first dielectric materials and a plurality of stacks, where each respective first dielectric material and each respective stack alternate, and where each respective stack comprises a first conductive material and a storage material. A second conductive material may pass through the plurality of first dielectric materials and the plurality of stacks. Each respective stack may further include a second dielectric material between the first conductive material and the second conductive material.

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