Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Bulk effect device – Bulk effect switching in amorphous material
Reexamination Certificate
2008-03-31
2011-10-04
Phung, Anh (Department: 2824)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Bulk effect device
Bulk effect switching in amorphous material
C257S005000, C257SE29002, C257SE47001
Reexamination Certificate
active
08030634
ABSTRACT:
A memory array with self-centered diode access devices results from a process in which diodes are formed in the fill material, each diode having a lightly-doped first layer of the same conductivity type as the conductive lines; a heavily doped second layer of opposite conductivity type; and a conductive cap. Self-aligned, and self-centered spacers in the self-aligned vias define pores that expose the conductive cap. Memory material is deposited within the pores, the memory material making contact with the conductive cap. A top electrode is formed in contact with the memory material.
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Happ Thomas D.
Lung Hsiang-Lan
Rajendran Bipin
Yang Min
Bernstein Allison P
Haynes Beffel & Wolfeld LLP
International Business Machines - Corporation
Macronix International Co. Ltd.
Phung Anh
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