摘要:
A small-area side-capacitor read-only memory device, a memory array and a method for operating the same are provided. The small-area side-capacitor read-only memory device embeds a field-effect transistor in a semiconductor substrate. The field-effect transistor includes a first dielectric layer and a first conductive gate stacked on the first dielectric layer. The side of the first conductive gate extends to the top of the second dielectric layer and connects to the second conductive gate to generate a capacitance effect. The second conductive gate has finger portions connected to a strip portion. Thus, the memory device employs the smallest layout area to generate the highest capacitance value, thereby decreasing the overall area of the read-only memory and performing efficient reading and writing.
摘要:
A compact three-dimensional mask-programmed read-only memory (3D-MPROMc) is disclosed. Its memory array and a decoding stage thereof are formed on a same memory level above the substrate. The memory layers of the memory devices in the memory array have at least two different thicknesses, while the middle layer of the decoding device in the decoding stage has the same thickness as the thinnest memory layer.
摘要:
Structures and methods for ferroelectric write once read only memory adapted to be programmed for long retention archival storage are provided. The write once read only memory cell includes a charge amplifier transistor. The transistor includes a source region, a drain region, and a channel region located between the source and the drain regions. A gate stack is located above the channel region. The gate stack includes; a gate oxide layer, a polysilicon interconnect on the gate oxide, a ferroelectric dielectric coupled to the polysilicon interconnect, and a control electrode coupled to the ferroelectric dielectric. A plug couples the source region to an array plate. A transmission line is coupled to the drain region.
摘要:
A read-only memory plane has a plurality of storage elements arranged in a matrix of columns and rows. Drive means are associated with the columns of elements for energizing the elements and a plurality of sense lines are associated with the row of elements for determining the information content of the storage elements. A second matrix of storage elements is within the memory plane in tandem with the first matrix of elements. A second set of drive means and sense lines are provided for the read-out of the second array of storage elements. The information read-out is manifest in the presence or absence of signals induced in the sense lines when the storage elements are energized. Pairs of sense lines one in each pair from the first array and the other from the second array, are coupled to respective differential amplifiers for amplifying the induced signals and for rejecting any stray signals including background noise which would be common to the two arrays.