Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device

a non-volatile, semiconductor technology, applied in semiconductor devices, electrical devices, instruments, etc., can solve the problem of power consumption also being required to be kept low

Active Publication Date: 2016-02-16
KIOXIA CORP
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Benefits of technology

This approach results in select transistors with improved cutoff characteristics, reduced manufacturing costs, and simplified control operations, effectively addressing the limitations of existing technologies.

Problems solved by technology

In addition, power consumption is also required to be kept low.

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first embodiment

[0040][First Embodiment]

[0041]First, an overall configuration of a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device in accordance with a first embodiment is described with reference to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a circuit diagram of the nonvolatile semiconductor memory device in accordance with the first embodiment.

[0042]As shown in FIG. 1, the nonvolatile semiconductor memory device in accordance with the first embodiment includes a memory cell array AR1 and a control circuit AR2 provided at a periphery of the memory cell array AR1.

[0043]As shown in FIG. 1, the memory cell array AR1 is configured having a plurality of memory strings MS arranged therein, each of the memory strings MS having electrically rewritable memory transistors MTr1-MTr8 (memory cells) connected in series. The control circuit AR2 is configured by various kinds of control circuits configured to control a voltage applied to a gate and so on of the memory transistors MTr (MTr1-MTr8). The control circuit AR2 executes a write operati...

second embodiment

[0149][Second Embodiment]

[0150]Next, a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device in accordance with a second embodiment is described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a perspective view showing a stacking structure of the nonvolatile semiconductor memory device in accordance with the second embodiment. Note that in the second embodiment, identical symbols are assigned to configurations similar to those in the first embodiment and descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0151]Now, in the first embodiment, the memory semiconductor layer 34 is formed in a U shape extending in the stacking direction as viewed from the row direction. In contrast, as shown in FIG. 29, a memory semiconductor layer 34A in accordance with the second embodiment is formed in an I shape (column shape) as viewed from the row direction and the column direction. Word line conductive layers 31Aa-31Ad are formed in a plate shape extending in the row direction and column direction on a memory block MB basis, and are forme...

third embodiment

[0156][Third Embodiment]

[0157]Next, a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device in accordance with a third embodiment is described with reference to FIG. 30. FIG. 30 is a perspective view showing a stacking structure of the nonvolatile semiconductor memory device in accordance with the third embodiment. Note that in the third embodiment, identical symbols are assigned to configurations similar to those in the first and second embodiments and descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0158]As shown in FIG. 30, in the third embodiment, a second source side conductive layer 45Ba is formed in a rectangular plate shape surrounding a plurality of second source side columnar semiconductor layers 48Aa aligned in the row direction and the column direction on a memory block MB basis. Moreover, a second drain side conductive layer 45Bb is formed in a rectangular plate shape surrounding a plurality of second drain side columnar semiconductor layers 48Ab aligned in the row direction and the column directio...

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Abstract

According to one embodiment, in the case of performing an operation for increasing a threshold voltage of a first transistor or a third transistor, a control circuit is configured to apply a first voltage to a bit line, and apply a second voltage greater than the first voltage to a gate of a second transistor, thereby rendering the second transistor in a conductive state to transfer the first voltage to a second semiconductor layer, and then apply a program voltage to a gate of the first transistor or the third transistor to store a charge in a second charge storage layer.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from the prior Japanese Patent Application No. 2010-066938, filed on Mar. 23, 2010, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field[0003]Embodiments described herein relates to an electrically data-rewritable nonvolatile semiconductor memory device.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]As miniaturization technology approaches its limit, much is expected from stacking of memory cells as a way of improving bit density in nonvolatile semiconductor memory devices such as NAND flash memory. As an example, there is proposed a stacking-type NAND flash memory configured by a memory cell using a vertical-type transistor. The stacking-type NAND flash memory includes a memory string comprising a plurality of memory cells connected in series in the stacking direction, and select transistors provided at both ends of the memory string.[00...

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Patent Type & AuthorityPatents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G11C16/04H01L29/792H01L27/115G11C16/10
CPCG11C16/10H01L29/7926G11C16/0483H10B43/20H10B43/27
InventorITAGAKI, KIYOTAROFUKUZUMI, YOSHIAKIIWATA, YOSHIHISAKATSUMATA, RYOTA
OwnerKIOXIA CORP