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Select gate enhanced high density read-only-memory device
Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp
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Filing: 1996-09-13
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Granted: 1998-07-07
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Expires: 2016-09-13
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is related to an enhanced high density Read-Only-Memory (ROM) device with select gate. A thin oxide layer is deposited on the ROM cell matrix and it is extended to the select lines which is on the top and bottom side of the ROM cell matrix to form the select gate. The ROM cell matrix can be organized more flexible by using the buried layers to pick out the unwanted gates. The metal contact can be directly made in this extended region too. Thereafter it reduces the manufacturing cost and achieves a high speed and density and simple process device.
Inventors
- 👤 Wu Chi-Yung
- 👤 Ling Chen
- 👤 Tony Peng
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:17
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10B; H10B69/00; G; G11; G11C; G11C17/00; G11C17/08; G11C17/10; G11C17/12; G11C17/126; G11C7/00; G11C7/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
A select gate enhanced high density read-only-memory device, comprising: a plurality of word lines which are formed by a set of parallel horizontal polysilicon lines; a plurality of bit lines which are formed by a set of parallel vertical buried N+ bit lines, wherein said bit lines are perpendicular to said word lines to form a ROM cell matrix; a plurality of metal lines which are deposited above every other said N+ buried lines; a plurality of select lines which are formed from polysilicon and located on top and bottom sides of said ROM cell matrix to select desired word lines and bit lines; a thin oxide layer which is deposited above said ROM cell matrix; an extended region in said thin oxide layer wherein said extended region includes an upper extension portion and a lower extension portion, said upper extension portion has a grated structure at positions corresponding to and at least partially overlapping every other said N+ buried lines, said lower extension portion has a similar grated structure at positions corresponding to and at least partially overlapping every other said N+ buried lines in an alternative manner; further each of said buried N+ lines alternatively has an upwardly or downwardly extension to provide said overlapping with either said upper extension portion or said lower extension portion, respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
A select gate enhanced high density read-only-memory device, comprising: a plurality of word lines which are formed by a set of parallel horizontal polysilicon lines; a plurality of bit lines which are formed by a set of parallel vertical buried N+ bit lines, wherein said bit lines are perpendicular to said word lines to form a ROM cell matrix; a plurality of metal lines which are deposited above every other said N+ buried lines; a plurality of select lines which are formed from polysilicon and located on top and bottom sides of said ROM cell matrix to select desired word lines and bit lines; a thin oxide layer which is deposited above said ROM cell matrix; an extended region in said thin oxide layer wherein said extended region includes an upper extension portion and a lower extension portion, said upper extension portion has a grated structure at positions corresponding to and at least partially overlapping every other said N+ buried lines, said lower extension portion has a similar grated structure at positions corresponding to and at least partially overlapping every other said N+ buried lines in an alternative manner; further each of said buried N+ lines alternatively has an upwardly or downwardly extension to provide said overlapping with either said upper extension portion or said lower extension portion, respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The read-only-memory device according to claim 1 wherein said extended region of said thin oxide layer is extended to said select lines to increase a driving ability of said select lines.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The read-only-memory device according to claim 1 wherein said extended region of said thin oxide layer contains a metal contact area for connection with said metal lines.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The read-only-memory device according to claim 1 wherein said extended region of said thin oxide has a width wider than that of said N+ lines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The read-only-memory device according to claim 2 wherein said N+ buried lines are structures such that unwanted select gates are covered by some of said N+ buried lines.
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