Abstract: Methods and structures of a three-dimensional memory device are disclosed. In an example, the method for forming a memory device includes the following operations. First, a plurality of first semiconductor channels can be formed over a first wafer with a peripheral device and a plurality of first via structures neighboring the plurality of first semiconductor channels. The plurality of first semiconductor channels can extend along a direction perpendicular to a surface of the first wafer. Further, a plurality of second semiconductor channels can be formed over a second wafer with a plurality of second via structures neighboring the plurality of second semiconductor channels. The plurality of second semiconductor channels can extend along a direction perpendicular to a surface of the second wafer and a peripheral via structure.

Abstract: Embodiments of through array contact structures of a 3D memory device and fabricating method thereof are disclosed. The method comprises: forming a recess region in a substrate including multiple protruding islands; forming a gate dielectric layer to cover top surfaces and sidewalls of the multiple protruding islands and a top surface of the recess region of the substrate; forming an underlying sacrificial layer on the gate dielectric layer to surround the sidewalls of the multiple protruding islands; forming an alternating dielectric stack including multiple alternatively stacked insulating layers and sacrificial layers on the underlying sacrificial layer and the multiple protruding islands; forming multiple channel holes penetrating the alternating dielectric stack, each channel hole is located corresponding to one of the multiple protruding islands; and forming a memory layer in each channel hole, wherein a channel layer of the memory layer is electrically connected with a corresponding protruding island.

Abstract: A method for forming a 3D memory device is disclosed. The method includes: forming an alternating dielectric stack including multiple first dielectric layers and second dielectric layers on a substrate; forming a channel hole penetrating the alternating dielectric stack, a first diameter of a lower portion of the channel hole being smaller than a second diameter of an upper portion of the channel hole; forming a channel structure including a functional layer in the channel hole, the functional layer including a storage layer; forming an electrode plug in the upper portion of the channel hole; replacing the storage layer in the functional layer in the upper portion of the channel hole with a second insulating layer; and replacing the second dielectric layers in the alternating dielectric stack with conductive layers.

Abstract: Methods and structures of a three-dimensional memory device are disclosed. In an example, the method for forming a memory device includes the following operations. First, a plurality of first semiconductor channels can be formed over a first wafer with a peripheral device and a plurality of first via structures neighboring the plurality of first semiconductor channels. The plurality of first semiconductor channels can extend along a direction perpendicular to a surface of the first wafer. Further, a plurality of second semiconductor channels can be formed over a second wafer with a plurality of second via structures neighboring the plurality of second semiconductor channels. The plurality of second semiconductor channels can extend along a direction perpendicular to a surface of the second wafer and a peripheral via structure.

Abstract: A method for forming a 3D memory device is disclosed. The method includes: forming an alternating dielectric stack including multiple first dielectric layers and second dielectric layers on a substrate; forming a channel hole penetrating the alternating dielectric stack, a first diameter of a lower portion of the channel hole being smaller than a second diameter of an upper portion of the channel hole; forming a channel structure including a functional layer in the channel hole, the functional layer including a storage layer; forming an electrode plug in the upper portion of the channel hole; replacing the storage layer in the functional layer in the upper portion of the channel hole with a second insulating layer; and replacing the second dielectric layers in the alternating dielectric stack with conductive layers.

Abstract: Embodiments of through array contact structures of a 3D memory device and fabricating method thereof are disclosed. The method comprises: forming a recess region in a substrate including multiple protruding islands; forming a gate dielectric layer to cover top surfaces and sidewalls of the multiple protruding islands and a top surface of the recess region of the substrate; forming an underlying sacrificial layer on the gate dielectric layer to surround the sidewalls of the multiple protruding islands; forming an alternating dielectric stack including multiple alternatively stacked insulating layers and sacrificial layers on the underlying sacrificial layer and the multiple protruding islands; forming multiple channel holes penetrating the alternating dielectric stack, each channel hole is located corresponding to one of the multiple protruding islands; and forming a memory layer in each channel hole, wherein a channel layer of the memory layer is electrically connected with a corresponding protruding island.