Static information storage and retrieval – Floating gate – Particular connection
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-01
2008-07-01
Nguyen, Tuan T. (Department: 2824)
Static information storage and retrieval
Floating gate
Particular connection
C365S185050
Reexamination Certificate
active
07394693
ABSTRACT:
Non-volatile memory devices including multiple series-coupled select gates on the drain and/or source ends of strings of non-volatile memory cells. By utilizing multiple series-coupled select gates, each gate can be made using smaller features sizes while achieving the same level of protection against GIDL and other forms of current leakage. By reducing the feature size of the select gates, the footprint of the strings of memory cells can be reduced, thereby facilitating smaller memory device sizing. Further reductions in device sizing may be achieved utilizing a staggered self-aligned bit line contact configuration.
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Leffert Jay & Polglaze P.A.
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
Nguyen Tuan T.
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