Abstract: A variable resistance memory device includes a plurality of first conductive layer pattern, a plurality of second conductive layer patterns over the first conductive layer patterns, and a plurality of lower cell structures including a switching element and a variable resistance element, the lower cell structures being formed at intersections at which the first conductive layer patterns and the second conductive layer patterns overlap each other. The first conductive layer patterns, the second conductive layer patterns and the lower cell structures serves as one of a memory cell, a first dummy pattern structure and a second dummy pattern structure.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first electrode on a substrate, a selection device pattern, a variable resistance layer pattern, a first protective layer pattern, a second protective layer pattern and a second electrode. The selection device pattern is wider, in a given direction, than the variable resistance layer pattern. The first protective layer pattern is formed on a first pair of opposite sides of the variable resistance layer pattern. The second protective layer pattern is formed on a second pair of opposite of the variable resistance layer pattern. The second electrode is disposed on the variable resistance layer pattern.

Abstract: A variable resistance memory device includes a plurality of first conductive layer pattern, a plurality of second conductive layer patterns over the first conductive layer patterns, and a plurality of lower cell structures including a switching element and a variable resistance element, the lower cell structures being formed at intersections at which the first conductive layer patterns and the second conductive layer patterns overlap each other. The first conductive layer patterns, the second conductive layer patterns and the lower cell structures serves as one of a memory cell, a first dummy pattern structure and a second dummy pattern structure.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first electrode on a substrate, a selection device pattern, a variable resistance layer pattern, a first protective layer pattern, a second protective layer pattern and a second electrode. The selection device pattern is wider, in a given direction, than the variable resistance layer pattern. The first protective layer pattern is formed on a first pair of opposite sides of the variable resistance layer pattern. The second protective layer pattern is formed on a second pair of opposite of the variable resistance layer pattern. The second electrode is disposed on the variable resistance layer pattern.

Abstract: A nonvolatile memory cell includes first and second interlayer insulating films which are separated from each other and are stacked sequentially, a first electrode which penetrates the first interlayer insulating film and the second interlayer insulating film, a resistance change film which is formed along a side surface of the first electrode and extends parallel to the first electrode, and a second electrode which is formed between the first interlayer insulating film and the second interlayer insulating film. The second electrode includes a conductive film which is made of metal and a diffusion preventing film which prevents diffusion of a conductive material contained in the conductive film.

Abstract: According to example embodiments, a nonvolatile memory cell includes a first electrode and a second electrode, a resistance change film between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a first barrier film contacting the second electrode. The resist change film contains oxygen ions and contacts the first electrode. The first barrier film is configured to reduce (and/or block) the outflow of the oxygen ions from the resistance change film.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first electrode on a substrate, a selection device pattern, a variable resistance layer pattern, a first protective layer pattern, a second protective layer pattern and a second electrode. The selection device pattern is wider, in a given direction, than the variable resistance layer pattern. The first protective layer pattern is formed on a first pair of opposite sides of the variable resistance layer pattern. The second protective layer pattern is formed on a second pair of opposite of the variable resistance layer pattern. The second electrode is disposed on the variable resistance layer pattern.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first electrode on a substrate, a selection device pattern, a variable resistance layer pattern, a first protective layer pattern, a second protective layer pattern and a second electrode. The selection device pattern is wider, in a given direction, than the variable resistance layer pattern. The first protective layer pattern is formed on a first pair of opposite sides of the variable resistance layer pattern. The second protective layer pattern is formed on a second pair of opposite of the variable resistance layer pattern. The second electrode is disposed on the variable resistance layer pattern.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory device is provided wherein a lower molding layer is formed on a substrate; a first horizontal interconnection is formed on the lower molding layer; an upper molding layer is formed on the first horizontal interconnection; a pillar is formed connected to the substrate by vertically passing through the upper molding layer, the first horizontal interconnection and the lower molding layer. The pillar has a lower part and an upper part, wherein the lower part is disposed on the same level as the first horizontal interconnection and has a first width and the upper part is disposed on a higher level than the first horizontal interconnection and has a second width different from the first width.

Abstract: According to example embodiments, a nonvolatile memory cell includes a first electrode and a second electrode, a resistance change film between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a first barrier film contacting the second electrode. The resist change film contains oxygen ions and contacts the first electrode. The first barrier film is configured to reduce (and/or block) the outflow of the oxygen ions from the resistance change film.

Abstract: According to example embodiments, a nonvolatile memory cell includes a first electrode and a second electrode, a resistance change film between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a first barrier film contacting the second electrode. The resist change film contains oxygen ions and contacts the first electrode. The first barrier film is configured to reduce (and/or block) the outflow of the oxygen ions from the resistance change film.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory device includes a lower molding layer, a horizontal interconnection line on the lower molding layer, an upper molding layer on the horizontal interconnection line, pillars extending vertically through the upper molding layer, the horizontal interconnection line, and the lower molding layer, and a buffer layer interposed between the pillars and the molding layers. The device also includes variable resistance material and a diode layer interposed between the pillars and the horizontal interconnection line.

Abstract: According to example embodiments, a nonvolatile memory cell includes a first electrode and a second electrode, a resistance change film between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a first barrier film contacting the second electrode. The resist change film contains oxygen ions and contacts the first electrode. The first barrier film is configured to reduce (and/or block) the outflow of the oxygen ions from the resistance change film.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory device includes a lower molding layer, a horizontal interconnection line on the lower molding layer, an upper molding layer on the horizontal interconnection line, pillars extending vertically through the upper molding layer, the horizontal interconnection line, and the lower molding layer, and a buffer layer interposed between the pillars and the molding layers. The device also includes variable resistance material and a diode layer interposed between the pillars and the horizontal interconnection line.

Abstract: A nonvolatile memory cell includes first and second interlayer insulating films which are separated from each other and are stacked sequentially, a first electrode which penetrates the first interlayer insulating film and the second interlayer insulating film, a resistance change film which is formed along a side surface of the first electrode and extends parallel to the first electrode, and a second electrode which is formed between the first interlayer insulating film and the second interlayer insulating film. The second electrode includes a conductive film which is made of metal and a diffusion preventing film which prevents diffusion of a conductive material contained in the conductive film.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory device is provided wherein a lower molding layer is formed on a substrate; a first horizontal interconnection is formed on the lower molding layer; an upper molding layer is formed on the first horizontal interconnection; a pillar is formed connected to the substrate by vertically passing through the upper molding layer, the first horizontal interconnection and the lower molding layer. The pillar has a lower part and an upper part, wherein the lower part is disposed on the same level as the first horizontal interconnection and has a first width and the upper part is disposed on a higher level than the first horizontal interconnection and has a second width different from the first width.