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公开(公告)号:US11158622B1
公开(公告)日:2021-10-26
申请号:US17020416
申请日:2020-09-14
Applicant: YANGTZE MEMORY TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Inventor: Kun Zhang
IPC: H01L25/18 , G11C16/14 , H01L25/065 , H01L23/00 , H01L27/11556 , H01L27/11582 , G11C16/04 , H01L25/00
Abstract: Embodiments of 3D memory devices and methods for forming the same are disclosed. In an example, a 3D memory device includes a substrate, a peripheral circuit on the substrate, a memory stack including interleaved conductive layers and dielectric layers above the peripheral circuit, a P-type doped semiconductor layer above the memory stack, an N-well in the P-type doped semiconductor layer, a plurality of channel structures each extending vertically through the memory stack into the P-type doped semiconductor layer, a conductive layer in contact with upper ends of the plurality of channel structures, at least part of which is on the P-type doped semiconductor layer, a first source contact above the memory stack and in contact with the P-type doped semiconductor layer, and a second source contact above the memory stack and in contact with the N-well.
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公开(公告)号:US20210320119A1
公开(公告)日:2021-10-14
申请号:US16920201
申请日:2020-07-02
Applicant: YANGTZE MEMORY TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Inventor: Kun Zhang , Di Wang , Lei Liu , Wenxi Zhou , Zhiliang Xia
IPC: H01L27/11582 , H01L23/00 , H01L27/11565 , H01L27/1157 , H01L27/11573
Abstract: Embodiments of 3D memory devices and methods for forming the same are disclosed. In an example, a 3D memory device includes a substrate, a peripheral circuit on the substrate, a memory stack including interleaved conductive layers and dielectric layers above the peripheral circuit, a first semiconductor layer above the memory stack, a second semiconductor layer above and in contact with the first semiconductor layer, a plurality of channel structures each extending vertically through the memory stack and the first semiconductor layer, and an insulating structure extending vertically through the memory stack, the first semiconductor layer, and the second semiconductor layer.
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公开(公告)号:US12302573B2
公开(公告)日:2025-05-13
申请号:US18746944
申请日:2024-06-18
Applicant: YANGTZE MEMORY TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Inventor: Kun Zhang , Zhong Zhang , Lei Liu , Wenxi Zhou , Zhiliang Xia
IPC: H10B43/27 , H01L23/528 , H10B41/10 , H10B41/27 , H10B41/35 , H10B41/40 , H10B43/10 , H10B43/35 , H10B43/40
Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) memory device includes a memory stack including interleaved conductive layers and dielectric layers over a first side of a second semiconductor layer, channel structures extending vertically through the memory stack and into the second semiconductor layer, source contacts in contact with a second side of the second semiconductor layer opposite to the first side; and a backside interconnect layer over the second side of the second semiconductor layer and including interlayer dielectric (ILD) layers and a source line mesh on the ILD layers. The source contacts are distributed on a side of the source line mesh. The source contacts extend through the ILD layers and into the second semiconductor layer.
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公开(公告)号:US12300648B2
公开(公告)日:2025-05-13
申请号:US17481943
申请日:2021-09-22
Applicant: YANGTZE MEMORY TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Inventor: Yuancheng Yang , Kun Zhang , Wenxi Zhou , Zhiliang Xia , Liang Chen , Yanhong Wang , Wei Liu
Abstract: In certain aspects, a three-dimensional (3D) memory device includes a first semiconductor structure, a second semiconductor structure, and a bonding interface between the first and the second semiconductor structures. The first semiconductor structure includes an array of NAND memory strings, a first peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings including a first transistor, a polysilicon layer between the array of NAND memory strings and the first peripheral circuit, and a first semiconductor layer in contact with the first transistor. The polysilicon layer is in contact with sources of the array of NAND memory strings. The second semiconductor structure includes a second peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings including a second transistor, and a second semiconductor layer in contact with the second transistor. The second semiconductor layer is between the bonding interface and the second peripheral circuit. The first semiconductor layer is between the polysilicon layer and the second semiconductor layer.
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公开(公告)号:US12283322B2
公开(公告)日:2025-04-22
申请号:US17705983
申请日:2022-03-28
Applicant: Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Linchun Wu , Kun Zhang , Wenxi Zhou
IPC: G11C16/04 , H01L23/522 , H01L23/528 , H10B41/10 , H10B41/27 , H10B41/35 , H10B43/10 , H10B43/27 , H10B43/35
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for forming a three-dimensional (3D) memory device. The method includes disposing an alternating dielectric stack over a substrate, wherein the alternating dielectric stack includes first dielectric layers and second dielectric layers alternatingly stacked on the substrate. The method also includes forming a channel structure penetrating through the alternating dielectric stack and extending into the substrate, wherein the channel structure includes a channel layer disposed on a sidewall of a memory film. The method further includes removing the substrate and a portion of the memory film that extends into the substrate to expose a portion of the channel layer; and disposing an array common source (ACS) on the exposed portion of the channel layer.
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公开(公告)号:US12272645B2
公开(公告)日:2025-04-08
申请号:US17738786
申请日:2022-05-06
Applicant: Yangtze Memory Technologies Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Lei Liu , Yuancheng Yang , Wenxi Zhou , Kun Zhang , Di Wang , Tao Yang , Dongxue Zhao , Zhiliang Xia , Zongliang Huo
IPC: H10B12/00 , H01L23/528 , H10B41/20 , H10B43/20
Abstract: Embodiments of three-dimensional memory devices and fabricating methods thereof are disclosed. One disclosed method for forming a memory structure comprises: forming a bottom conductive layer on a substrate; forming a dielectric stack on the bottom conductive layer, the dielectric stack comprising a plurality of alternatively arranged first dielectric layers and second dielectric layers; forming an opening penetrating the dielectric stack and exposing the bottom conductive layer; forming a cap layer on a bottom of the opening; forming a cylindrical body and a top contact on the cap layer and in the opening; and replacing the plurality of second dielectric layers with conductive layers.
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公开(公告)号:US12255181B2
公开(公告)日:2025-03-18
申请号:US18088419
申请日:2022-12-23
Applicant: YANGTZE MEMORY TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Inventor: Kun Zhang , Wenxi Zhou , Zhiliang Xia , Zongliang Huo
IPC: H01L27/11582 , H01L23/00 , H01L25/00 , H01L25/065 , H01L25/18 , H10B43/27 , H10B43/35 , H10B43/40
Abstract: In an example, a method for forming a three-dimensional (3D) memory device is disclosed. A semiconductor layer is formed. A memory stack on the semiconductor is formed. A channel structure extending through the memory stack and the semiconductor layer is formed. An end of the channel structure abutting the semiconductor layer is exposed. A portion of the channel structure abutting the semiconductor layer is replaced with a semiconductor plug.
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公开(公告)号:US20240431100A1
公开(公告)日:2024-12-26
申请号:US18824538
申请日:2024-09-04
Applicant: YANGTZE MEMORY TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Inventor: Zhong Zhang , Di Wang , Wenxi Zhou , Kun Zhang , Zhiliang Xia , Zongliang Huo
IPC: H10B41/27 , H01L23/528 , H10B41/10 , H10B43/10 , H10B43/27
Abstract: The present disclosure provides a three-dimensional (3D) memory. The 3D memory may include a stack structure including gate layers and dielectric layers disposed alternately. The stack structure may include a step structure including a plurality of staircase structures disposed in a first direction and having different heights in a second direction. The 3D memory may include a plurality of first stops disposed in the first direction and located on the plurality of steps of at least one of the staircase structures, with each of the plurality of first stops disposed on the corresponding step of the plurality of steps. The 3D memory may include a protection layer covering the step structure and the first stops. The 3D memory may include a plurality of contact posts each extending through the protection layer and the first stop and being connected with the gate layer in the step corresponding to the first stop.
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公开(公告)号:US12176309B2
公开(公告)日:2024-12-24
申请号:US17481875
申请日:2021-09-22
Applicant: YANGTZE MEMORY TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Inventor: Yanhong Wang , Wei Liu , Liang Chen , Zhiliang Xia , Wenxi Zhou , Kun Zhang , Yuancheng Yang
IPC: H01L25/065 , H01L23/00 , H01L25/00 , H01L25/18
Abstract: In certain aspects, a three-dimensional (3D) memory device includes a first semiconductor structure, a second semiconductor structure, and a bonding interface between the first and the second semiconductor structures. The first semiconductor structure includes an array of NAND memory strings, a first peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings including a first transistor, a polysilicon layer between the array of NAND memory strings and the first peripheral circuit, and a first semiconductor layer in contact with the first transistor. The polysilicon layer is in contact with sources of the array of NAND memory strings. The second semiconductor structure includes a second peripheral circuit of the array of NAND memory strings including a second transistor, and a second semiconductor layer in contact with the second transistor. The second semiconductor layer is between the bonding interface and the second semiconductor layer. The polysilicon layer is between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer.
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公开(公告)号:US20240341096A1
公开(公告)日:2024-10-10
申请号:US18746944
申请日:2024-06-18
Applicant: YANGTZE MEMORY TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Inventor: Kun Zhang , Zhong Zhang , Lei Liu , Wenxi Zhou , Zhiliang Xia
IPC: H10B43/27 , H01L23/528 , H10B41/10 , H10B41/27 , H10B41/35 , H10B41/40 , H10B43/10 , H10B43/35 , H10B43/40
CPC classification number: H10B43/27 , H01L23/5283 , H10B41/10 , H10B41/27 , H10B41/35 , H10B41/40 , H10B43/10 , H10B43/35 , H10B43/40
Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) memory device includes a memory stack including interleaved conductive layers and dielectric layers over a first side of a second semiconductor layer, channel structures extending vertically through the memory stack and into the second semiconductor layer, source contacts in contact with a second side of the second semiconductor layer opposite to the first side; and a backside interconnect layer over the second side of the second semiconductor layer and including interlayer dielectric (ILD) layers and a source line mesh on the ILD layers. The source contacts are distributed on a side of the source line mesh. The source contacts extend through the ILD layers and into the second semiconductor layer.
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