Use of etch process post wordline definition to improve data retention in a flash memory device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9082714
APP PUB NO 20130264628A1
SERIAL NO

13993444

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Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards use of an etch process post wordline definition to improve data retention in a flash memory device. In one embodiment, a method includes forming a plurality of wordline structures on a substrate, wherein individual wordline structures of the plurality of wordline structures include a control gate having an electrically conductive material and a cap having an electrically insulative material formed on the control gate, depositing an electrically insulative material to form a liner on a surface of the individual wordline structures, and etching the liner to remove at least a portion of the liner. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Graettinger, Thomas M Boise, US 86 1629
Hineman, Max F Boise, US 39 653
Koval, Randy J Boise, US 23 234
Kueber, William R Boise, US 4 7
Larsen, Christopher Boise, US 66 1454
Schrinsky, Alex J Boise, US 20 125
Shamanna, Vinayak K Boise, US 3 18
Weimer, Ronald A Boise, US 113 2633

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