System and methods for programming nonvolatile memory having partial select gate drains

    公开(公告)号:US11581049B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-02-14

    申请号:US17335909

    申请日:2021-06-01

    摘要: Apparatus and methods are described to reduce program disturb for a memory string with a partial select gate drain, which is partially cut by a shallow trench. The memory string with a partial select gate drain is linked with a neighboring full select gate drain that during its programming can cause a program disturb in the memory string with a partial select gate drain. The bias voltage applied to the selected full select gate drain can be controlled from a high state for low memory program states to a lower state for the high memory program states. The high data states may cause program disturb. The reduction in the bias voltage can match a reduction in the bias voltage applied to the bit lines to reduce the program disturb while providing adequate signal to program the high states on the memory string of the full select gate drain.

    SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR PROGRAMMING NONVOLATILE MEMORY HAVING PARTIAL SELECT GATE DRAINS

    公开(公告)号:US20220383967A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-01

    申请号:US17335909

    申请日:2021-06-01

    摘要: Apparatus and methods are described to reduce program disturb for a memory string with a partial select gate drain, which is partially cut by a shallow trench. The memory string with a partial select gate drain is linked with a neighboring full select gate drain that during its programming can casuse a program disturb in the memory string with a partial select gate drain. The bias voltage applied to the selected full select gate drain can be controlled from a high state for low memory program states to a lower state for the high memory program states. The high data states may cause program disturb. The reduction in the bias voltage can match a reduction in the bias voltage applied to the bit lines to reduce the program disturb while providing adequate signal to program the high states on the memory string of the full select gate drain.

    THREE-DIMENSIONAL MEMORY DEVICE INCLUDING LOW-K DRAIN-SELECT-LEVEL ISOLATION STRUCTURES AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20240064985A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-02-22

    申请号:US18386456

    申请日:2023-11-02

    摘要: A three-dimensional memory device includes an alternating stack of insulating layers and electrically conductive layers located over a substrate. The electrically conductive layers include word-line-level electrically conductive layers and drain-select-level electrically conductive layers overlying the word-line-level electrically conductive layers. An array of memory opening fill structures is located within an array of memory openings vertically extending through the alternating stack. An encapsulated cavity vertically extends through the drain-select-level electrically conductive layers. The array of memory opening fill structures includes two rows of first memory opening fill structures that are arranged along a first horizontal direction. Each of the first memory opening fill structures includes a respective planar straight sidewall in contact with a respective portion of a pair of straight sidewalls of the encapsulated cavity.

    Systems and methods for adjusting threshold voltage distribution due to semi-circle SGD

    公开(公告)号:US11776628B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-03

    申请号:US17350770

    申请日:2021-06-17

    摘要: The following disclosure is directed to mitigating issues related to semi-circle drain side select gate (SC-SGD) memory holes in memory structures. When a memory hole is cut, the channel and the charge trap layer of the memory hole cut. Further, the outer dielectric layer (used to shield the channel and the charge trap layer) is cut and partially removed. When the selected SC-SGD is selected for an operation (e.g., programming), the channel and the charge trap layer are exposed to neighboring electrical field from bias voltage applied to an unselected SC-SGD. To prevent or mitigate the effects of this electrical field, a negative bias voltage is applied to the unselected SC-SGD. Additionally, this disclosure is directed to self-compensating techniques for SC-SGD. For example, the memory structure can utilize the neighboring electric field during verify, program, and read operations, whether the neighboring electric field is relatively strong or weak.

    SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ADJUSTING THRESHOLD VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION DUE TO SEMI-CIRCLE SGD

    公开(公告)号:US20220406378A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-12-22

    申请号:US17350770

    申请日:2021-06-17

    摘要: The following disclosure is directed to mitigating issues related to semi-circle drain side select gate (SC-SGD) memory holes in memory structures. When a memory hole is cut, the channel and the charge trap layer of the memory hole cut. Further, the outer dielectric layer (used to shield the channel and the charge trap layer) is cut and partially removed. When the selected SC-SGD is selected for an operation (e.g., programming), the channel and the charge trap layer are exposed to neighboring electrical field from bias voltage applied to an unselected SC-SGD. To prevent or mitigate the effects of this electrical field, a negative bias voltage is applied to the unselected SC-SGD. Additionally, this disclosure is directed to self-compensating techniques for SC-SGD. For example, the memory structure can utilize the neighboring electric field during verify, program, and read operations, whether the neighboring electric field is relatively strong or weak.