Integrated circuit including U-shaped access device

Details Integrated circuit including U-shaped access device Integrated circuit including U-shaped access device

2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Coleman, W. David (Department: 2823)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Regenerative type switching device

With resistive region connecting separate sections of device

C257SE29141, C257SE27006, C438S003000, C365S175000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07994536

ABSTRACT:
An integrated circuit includes a U-shaped access device and a first line coupled to a first side of the access device. The integrated circuit includes a contact coupled to a second side of the access device and self-aligned dielectric material isolating the first line from the contact.

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