Three-dimensional memory device and method

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PATENT NO 12238926
APP PUB NO 20230147923A1
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18149442

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In an embodiment, a device includes: a first dielectric layer having a first sidewall; a second dielectric layer having a second sidewall; a word line between the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer, the word line having an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall, the inner sidewall recessed from the outer sidewall, the first sidewall, and the second sidewall; a memory layer extending along the outer sidewall of the word line, the inner sidewall of the word line, the first sidewall of the first dielectric layer, and the second sidewall of the second dielectric layer; and a semiconductor layer extending along the memory layer.

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  • TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chia, Han-Jong Hsinchu, TW 195 460
Lin, Yu-Ming Hsinchu, TW 635 2287
Wang, Sheng-Chen Hsinchu, TW 149 696
Yeong, Sai-Hooi Zhubei, TW 508 1349
Young, Bo-Feng Taipei, TW 185 461

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