Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device, a method of fabricating

Details Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device, a method of fabricating Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device, a method of fabricating

1998-10-23

2000-04-04

Nelms, David

Static information storage and retrieval

Systems using particular element

Ferroelectric

365149, G11C 1122

Patent

active

060469277

ABSTRACT:
A ferroelectric memory device includes a silicon-on-insulator substrate having a handling wafer, a first insulating layer, and a semiconductor layer. It also includes a first conductive layer used as a bit line formed in the first insulating layer, a source region formed in the semiconductor layer, a drain region formed in the semiconductor layer, a second insulating layer formed over the semiconductor layer between the source and drain regions, a second conductive layer for use as both a lower electrode and gate electrode, formed over the second insulating layer between the source and drain regions, a ferroelectric layer formed over the semiconductor layer, and a third conductive layer for use as an upper electrode formed over the ferroelectric layer. For reading, writing, and erasing, different voltages are applied to the upper electrode and the semiconductor layer between the drain and source. For writing, the upper electrode receives a writing voltage, and the semiconductor layer receives a ground voltage. This brings the drain and source to a floating state to either invert polarization of the ferroelectric layer or retain initial polarization, depending upon the data. For erasing, the upper electrode receives an erasing voltage, and the semiconductor layer receives a ground voltage. This brings the drain and source to a floating state. For reading, the upper electrode receives a reading voltage, and the semiconductor layer receives a ground voltage. A sensing current is then provided to the drain, and potential variation is sensed on the bit line.

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patent: 5373463 (1994-12-01), Jones, Jr.

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