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20090140320 | NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE INCLUDING GIVING AN UPPER PORTION OF AN INSULATING LAYER AN ETCHING SELECTIVITY WITH RESPECT TO A LOWER PORTION - A nonvolatile memory device and a method of forming a nonvolatile memory device are provided. The nonvolatile memory device includes an active region of a semiconductor substrate defined by a device isolation layer, a tunnel insulating structure disposed on the active region, and a charge storage structure disposed on the tunnel insulating structure. The nonvolatile memory device also includes a gate interlayer dielectric layer disposed on the charge storage structure, and a control gate electrode disposed on the gate interlayer dielectric layer. The charge storage structure includes an upper charge storage structure and a lower charge storage structure, and the upper charge storage structure has a higher impurity concentration than the lower charge storage structure. | 06-04-2009 |
20090230457 | Semiconductor device and method of forming the same - A semiconductor device includes a plurality of transistors disposed on a semiconductor substrate, a device isolation layer disposed around the transistors, a guard ring disposed to surround the device isolation layer and the transistors, and a guard region disposed between adjacent transistors. | 09-17-2009 |
20090287879 | NAND FLASH MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An integrated circuit includes a NAND string including a string selection transistor SST and a ground selection transistor GST disposed at either end of series-connected memory storage cells MC. Each of the memory storage cells is a memory transistor having a floating gate, and at least one of the string selection transistor SST and the ground selection transistor GST is a memory transistor having a floating gate. The threshold voltage Vth of programmable string selection transistors SST and the ground selection transistor GST is variable and user controllable and need not be established by implantation during manufacture. Each of the programmable string selection transistors SST and the ground selection transistors GST in a memory block may be used to store random data, thus increasing the memory storage capacity of the flash memory device. | 11-19-2009 |
20100020617 | NONVOLATILE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND MEMORY SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME - A nonvolatile semiconductor memory device including a vertical array structure comprised of bit lines and source lines arranged in the same direction as the bit lines, each source lines corresponding to the bit lines and memory cell strings vertically formed between each pair of the bit lines and source lines. Multiple strings of memory cells can be stacked in the vertical direction, and adjacent memory cell strings may share bit line or source line. | 01-28-2010 |
20100173485 | Method of manufacturing a non-volatile memory device - A method of manufacturing a non-volatile memory device providing a semiconductor layer in which a cell region and a peripheral region are defined, sequentially forming a first insulating layer, a first conductive layer, a second insulating layer, and a second conductive layer on the cell region and the peripheral region, forming a trench for exposing a portion of the first conductive layer of the peripheral region, wherein the trench is formed by removing portions of the second conductive layer and the second insulating layer in the peripheral region, performing a trimming operation for removing portions of the second conductive layer and the second insulating layer of the cell region, forming a spacer on a side surface of the trench, and forming a silicide layer that is electrically connected to the first conductive layer, wherein the silicide layer is formed by performing a silicidation process on the spacer. | 07-08-2010 |
20110059585 | NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE AND FABRICATION METHOD - Provided is a nonvolatile memory device and a fabrication method. The nonvolatile memory device includes an active region defined in a semiconductor substrate, a gate insulating layer formed on the active region and a plurality of gate patterns formed on the gate insulating layer, and crossing over the active region. The gate insulating layer includes a discharge region in a predetermined portion between the gate patterns, the discharge region having a lesser thickness than that of the gate insulating layer under the gate pattern, because a thickness portion of the gate insulating layer is removed to form the discharge region. | 03-10-2011 |
20110220985 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Provided are a semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the same. The semiconductor device may include a charge storage structure and a gate. The charge storage structure is formed on a substrate. The gate is formed on the charge storage structure. The gate includes a lower portion formed of silicon and an upper portion formed of metal silicide. The upper portion of the gate has a width greater than that of the lower portion of the gate. | 09-15-2011 |
20120007193 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A semiconductor device includes a plurality of transistors disposed on a semiconductor substrate, a device isolation layer disposed around the transistors, a guard ring disposed to surround the device isolation layer and the transistors, and a guard region disposed between adjacent transistors. | 01-12-2012 |
20120074484 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device including forming a plurality of gate structures spaced apart from each other on a substrate; forming a first insulation layer covering the gate structures, the first insulation layer including a void between the gate structures; removing an upper portion of the first insulation layer to form a first insulation layer pattern on sidewalls of lower portions of the gate structures and on the substrate between the gate structures, the first insulation layer pattern including a first recess thereon; forming a conductive layer on upper portions of the gate structures exposed by the first insulation layer pattern; reacting the conductive layer with the gate structures; and forming a second insulation layer on the upper portions of the gate structures, the second insulation layer including a second recess therebeneath in fluid communication with the first recess. | 03-29-2012 |
20120193705 | VERTICAL NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICES HAVING REFERENCE FEATURES - A memory device includes a substrate having a cell array region defined therein. A dummy structure is disposed on or in the substrate near a boundary of the cell array region. The memory device also includes a vertical channel region disposed on the substrate in the cell array region. The memory device further includes a plurality of vertically stacked conductive gate lines with insulating layers interposed therebetween, the conductive gate lines and interposed insulating layers disposed laterally adjacent the vertical channel region and extending across the dummy structure, at least an uppermost one of the conductive gate lines and insulating layers having a surface variation at the crossing of the dummy structure configured to serve as a reference feature. The dummy structure may include a trench, and the surface variation may include an indentation overlying the trench. | 08-02-2012 |
20120238093 | Methods of Fabricating Semiconductor Devices - A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes forming a stacked structure in which 2 | 09-20-2012 |
20120256253 | Vertical Memory Devices - Vertical memory devices include a channel, a ground selection line (GSL), a word line, a string selection line (SSL), a pad and an etch-stop layer. The channel extends in a first direction on a substrate. The channel includes an impurity region and the first direction is perpendicular to a top surface of the substrate. At least one GSL, a plurality of the word lines and at least one SSL are spaced apart from each other in the first direction on a sidewall of the channel. The pad is disposed on a top surface of the channel. The etch-stop layer contacts the pad. | 10-11-2012 |
20120270376 | METHOD OF FABRICATING SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE COMPRISING A DUMMY WELL - Provided are a semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device can include first transistors that include a first gate insulating layer having a first thickness and second transistors include a second gate insulating layer having a second thickness less than the first thickness. At least one of the transistors formed on the first or second gate insulating layers is directly over a dummy well. | 10-25-2012 |
20120281475 | NAND FLASH MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An integrated circuit includes a NAND string including a string selection transistor SST and a ground selection transistor GST disposed at either end of series-connected memory storage cells MC. Each of the memory storage cells is a memory transistor having a floating gate, and at least one of the string selection transistor SST and the ground selection transistor GST is a memory transistor having a floating gate. The threshold voltage Vth of programmable string selection transistors SST and the ground selection transistor GST is variable and user controllable and need not be established by implantation during manufacture. Each of the programmable string selection transistors SST and the ground selection transistors GST in a memory block may be used to store random data, thus increasing the memory storage capacity of the flash memory device. | 11-08-2012 |
20120302053 | NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE INCLUDING GIVING AN UPPER PORTION OF AN INSULATING LAYER AN ETCHING SELECTIVITY WITH RESPECT TO A LOWER PORTION - A nonvolatile memory device and a method of forming a nonvolatile memory device are provided. The nonvolatile memory device includes an active region of a semiconductor substrate defined by a device isolation layer, a tunnel insulating structure disposed on the active region, and a charge storage structure disposed on the tunnel insulating structure. The nonvolatile memory device also includes a gate interlayer dielectric layer disposed on the charge storage structure, and a control gate electrode disposed on the gate interlayer dielectric layer. The charge storage structure includes an upper charge storage structure and a lower charge storage structure, and the upper charge storage structure has a higher impurity concentration than the lower charge storage structure. | 11-29-2012 |
20140021527 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Provided are a semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the same. The semiconductor device may include a charge storage structure and a gate. The charge storage structure is formed on a substrate. The gate is formed on the charge storage structure. The gate includes a lower portion formed of silicon and an upper portion formed of metal silicide. The upper portion of the gate has a width greater than that of the lower portion of the gate. | 01-23-2014 |
20140084376 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE COMPRISING A DUMMY WELL - Provided are a semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device may include first transistors that include a first gate insulating layer having a first thickness and second transistors include a second gate insulating layer having a second thickness less than the first thickness. At least one of the transistors formed on the first or second gate insulating layers may be directly over a dummy well. | 03-27-2014 |
20140197481 | VERTICAL TYPE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES - A vertical type semiconductor device includes first and second word line structures that include first and second word lines. The word lines surround a plurality of pillar structures, which are provided to connect the word lines to corresponding string select lines. Connecting patterns electrically connect pairs of adjacent first and second word lines in a same plane. The device may be a nonvolatile memory device or a different type of device. | 07-17-2014 |
20140197546 | PAD STRUCTURES AND WIRING STRUCTURES IN A VERTICAL TYPE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Step shape pad structure and wiring structure in vertical type semiconductor device are include a first conductive line having a first line shape and including first pad regions at an upper surface of an edge portion, and a second conductive line having s second line shape and being spaced apart from the first conductive line and provided on the first conductive line. An end portion of the first conductive line is extended to a first position. Second pad regions are included on an upper surface of an edge portion of the second conductive line. An end portion of the second conductive line is extended to the first position. The second conductive line includes a dent portion at a facing portion to the first pad regions in a vertical direction to expose the first pad regions. The pad structure may be used in a vertical type nonvolatile memory device. | 07-17-2014 |
20140199815 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A method of manufacturing a vertical type memory device includes stacking a first lower insulating layer, one layer of a lower sacrificial layer and a second lower insulating layer on a substrate, forming a stacking structure by stacking sacrificial layers and insulating layers, and etching an edge portion of the stacking structure to form a preliminary stepped shape pattern structure. The preliminary stepped shape pattern structure has a stepped shape edge portion. A pillar structure making contact with a surface of the substrate is formed. The preliminary stepped shape pattern structure, the lower sacrificial layer, and the first and second lower insulating layers are partially etched to form a first opening portion and a second opening portion to form a stepped shape pattern structure. The second opening portion cuts at least an edge portion of the lower sacrificial layer. | 07-17-2014 |
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20090296477 | Nonvolatile Memory Devices Having Electromagnetically Shielding Source Plates - Provided are a semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the same. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate including a cell array region, memory cell transistors disposed at the cell array region, bitlines disposed on the memory cell transistors, and a source plate disposed between the memory cell transistors and the bitlines to veil the memory cell transistors thereunder. | 12-03-2009 |
20100140720 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Provided are a semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device can include first transistors that include a first gate insulating layer having a first thickness and second transistors include a second gate insulating layer having a second thickness less than the first thickness. At least one of the transistors formed on the first or second gate insulating layers is directly over a dummy well. | 06-10-2010 |
20120115294 | METHODS OF FORMING NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICES HAVING ELECTROMAGNETICALLY SHIELDING SOURCE PLATES - Provided are a semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the same. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate including a cell array region, memory cell transistors disposed at the cell array region, bitlines disposed on the memory cell transistors, and a source plate disposed between the memory cell transistors and the bitlines to veil the memory cell transistors thereunder. | 05-10-2012 |
20130168800 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Provided is a semiconductor device that includes first and second isolation patterns disposed on a substrate. Alternately stacked interlayer insulating patterns and a conductive patterns are disposed on a surface of the substrate between the first and second isolation patterns. A support pattern penetrates the conductive patterns and the interlayer insulating patterns and has a smaller width than the first and second isolation patterns. First and second vertical structures are disposed between the first isolation and the support pattern and penetrate the conductive patterns and the interlayer insulating patterns. A second vertical structure is disposed between the second isolation pattern and the support pattern and penetrates the conductive patterns and the interlayer insulating patterns. A distance between top and bottom surfaces of the support pattern is greater than a distance between a bottom surface of the support pattern and the surface of the substrate. | 07-04-2013 |
20130228849 | NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - A nonvolatile memory device comprises a channel pattern, a first interlayer dielectric film and a second interlayer dielectric film spaced apart from each other and stacked over each other, a gate pattern disposed between the first interlayer dielectric film and the second interlayer dielectric film, a trap layer disposed between the gate pattern and the channel pattern and a charge spreading inhibition layer disposed between the channel pattern and the first interlayer dielectric film and between the channel pattern and the second interlayer dielectric film. The charge spreading inhibition layer may include charges inside or on its surface. The charge spreading inhibition layer includes at least one of a metal oxide film or a metal nitride film or a metal oxynitride film having a greater dielectric constant than a silicon oxide film. | 09-05-2013 |