Method of forming a split-gate memory cell with a tip in the middle of the floating gate

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PATENT NO 6861306
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10293039

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A split-gate FLASH memory cell is formed with a floating gate that has a tip in the middle of the floating gate. The method of the present invention forms the tip to have a substantially constant radius of curvature, tip angle, and distance to the overlying tunneling oxide. As a result, the tip of the present invention increases the localized enhancement of the electric field.

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  • NATIONAL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION

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Hopper, Peter J San Jose, CA 249 2430
Mirgorodski, Yuri San Jose, CA 56 587

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