Small footprint phase change memory cell

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8809828
APP PUB NO 20140166967A1
SERIAL NO

14179707

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An example embodiment disclosed is a phase change memory cell in a semiconductor wafer. The semiconductor wafer includes a first metalization layer (Metal 1). The phase change memory cell includes an insulating substrate defining a non-sublithographic via. The non-sublithographic via is located on the first metalization layer and includes a bottom and a sidewall. Intermediate insulating material is positioned below the insulating substrate. The intermediate insulating material defines a sublithographic aperture passing through the bottom of the non-sublithographic via. A bottom electrode is positioned within the sublithographic aperture, and is composed of conductive non-phase change material. The non-sublithographic via includes phase change material positioned within. The phase change material is electrically coupled to the bottom electrode. A liner is positioned along the sidewall of the non-sublithographic via. The liner is electrically coupled to the phase change material and is composed of the conductive non-phase change material.

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  • GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.;MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Breitwisch, Matthew J Essex Junction, US 104 2538
Joseph, Eric A White Plains, US 95 825
Lam, Chung H Yorktown Heights, US 257 3520
Lung, Hsiang-Lan Dobbs Ferry, US 308 9509

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