Flash memory devices and methods for fabricating same

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8748972
APP PUB NO 20130277733A1
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13920742

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Flash memory devices and methods for fabricating the same are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a method for fabricating a memory device comprises the steps of fabricating a first gate stack and a second gate stack overlying a substrate. A trench is etched into the substrate between the first gate stack and the second gate stack and a first impurity doped region is formed within the substrate underlying the trench. The trench is filled at least partially with a conductive material.

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INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES LLC198 CHAMPION COURT SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Brennan, Michael Campbell, US 27 167
Cheng, Ning San Jose, US 105 597
Cheung, Fred San Jose, US 13 195
Kinoshita, Hiroyuki San Jose, US 185 2398
Melik-Martirosian, Ashot Sunnyvale, US 44 1269
Min, Kyunghoon Palo Alto, US 19 36

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