Patents by Inventor Russell L. Meyer

Russell L. Meyer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20250061943
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for self-selecting memory with horizontal access lines are described. A memory array may include first and second access lines extending in different directions. For example, a first access line may extend in a first direction, and a second access line may extend in a second direction. At each intersection, a plurality of memory cells may exist, and each plurality of memory cells may be in contact with a self-selecting material. Further, a dielectric material may be positioned between a first plurality of memory cells and a second plurality of memory cells in at least one direction. each cell group (e.g., a first and second plurality of memory cells) may be in contact with one of the first access lines and second access lines, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Inventors: Lorenzo Fratin, Fabio Pellizzer, Agostino Pirovano, Russell L. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20240334717
    Abstract: A method of forming a microelectronic device includes forming a first assembly including a semiconductor base structure, a first circuitry region including first devices at a first boundary of the semiconductor base structure, and a second circuitry region including second devices at a second boundary of the semiconductor base structure vertically offset from the first boundary. A microelectronic device structure is formed and includes a stack structure including tiers individually including conductive material and insulative material vertically adjacent the conductive material, and cell pillar structures including semiconductor material vertically extending through the stack structure. The first assembly is attached to the microelectronic device structure to form a second assembly. Microelectronic devices, memory devices, and electronic systems are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2024
    Publication date: October 3, 2024
    Inventors: Kunal R. Parekh, Russell L. Meyer
  • Patent number: 12100447
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for self-selecting memory with horizontal access lines are described. A memory array may include first and second access lines extending in different directions. For example, a first access line may extend in a first direction, and a second access line may extend in a second direction. At each intersection, a plurality of memory cells may exist, and each plurality of memory cells may be in contact with a self-selecting material. Further, a dielectric material may be positioned between a first plurality of memory cells and a second plurality of memory cells in at least one direction. each cell group (e.g., a first and second plurality of memory cells) may be in contact with one of the first access lines and second access lines, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2024
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Lorenzo Fratin, Fabio Pellizzer, Agostino Pirovano, Russell L. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20240312521
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for trench and multiple pier architecture for three-dimensional memory arrays are described. Manufacturing operations for a memory device may include forming trenches, and subsequently forming multiple types of pier structures extending between the trenches in a first horizontal direction, in a second horizontal direction or both. For example, the trenches may be arranged in a grid-like structure extending in one or more rows and one or more columns. A set of a first type of pier may be formed along each of the trenches, a set of a second type of pier may be formed between adjacent trenches in the first horizontal direction, and a set of a third type of pier may be formed between adjacent trenches in the second horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Inventors: Fabio Pellizzer, Russell L. Meyer, Stephen W. Russell, Lorenzo Fratin
  • Patent number: 11798620
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a memory cell including a memory element and a selector device. Data may be stored in both the memory element and selector device. The memory cell may be programmed by applying write pulses having different polarities and magnitudes. Different polarities of the write pulses may program different logic states into the selector device. Different magnitudes of the write pulses may program different logic states into the memory element. The memory cell may be read by read pulses all having the same polarity. The logic state of the memory cell may be detected by observing different threshold voltages when the read pulses are applied. The different threshold voltages may be responsive to the different polarities and magnitudes of the write pulses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Innocenzo Tortorelli, Russell L. Meyer, Agostino Pirovano, Andrea Redaelli, Lorenzo Fratin, Fabio Pellizzer
  • Publication number: 20230329010
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for trench and pier architectures for three-dimensional memory arrays are described. A semiconductor device (e.g., a memory die) may include pier structures formed in contact with features formed from alternating layers of materials deposited over a substrate, which may provide support for subsequent processing. For example, a memory die may include alternating layers of a first material and a second material, which may be formed into various cross-sectional patterns. Pier structures may be formed in contact with the cross sectional patterns such that, when either the first material or the second material is removed to form voids, the pier structures may provide mechanical support of the cross-sectional pattern of the remaining material. In some examples, such pier structures may be formed within or along trenches or other features aligned along a direction of a memory array, which may provide a degree of self-alignment for subsequent operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Fabio Pellizzer, Russell L. Meyer, Stephen W. Russell, Lorenzo Fratin
  • Patent number: 11696454
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes three dimensional memory arrays. An embodiment includes a first plurality of conductive lines separated from one another by an insulation material, a second plurality of conductive lines arranged to extend substantially perpendicular to and pass through the first plurality of conductive lines and the insulation material, and a storage element material formed between the first and second plurality of conductive lines where the second plurality of conductive lines pass through the first plurality of conductive lines. The storage element material is between and in direct contact with a first portion of each respective one of the first plurality of conductive lines and a portion of a first one of the second plurality of conductive lines, and a second portion of each respective one of the first plurality of conductive lines and a portion of a second one of the second plurality of conductive lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Fabio Pellizzer, Russell L. Meyer, Agostino Pirovano, Lorenzo Fratin
  • Publication number: 20230005535
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for self-selecting memory with horizontal access lines are described. A memory array may include first and second access lines extending in different directions. For example, a first access line may extend in a first direction, and a second access line may extend in a second direction. At each intersection, a plurality of memory cells may exist, and each plurality of memory cells may be in contact with a self-selecting material. Further, a dielectric material may be positioned between a first plurality of memory cells and a second plurality of memory cells in at least one direction. each cell group (e.g., a first and second plurality of memory cells) may be in contact with one of the first access lines and second access lines, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Lorenzo Fratin, Fabio Pellizzer, Agostino Pirovano, Russell L. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20220366974
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a memory cell including a memory element and a selector device. Data may be stored in both the memory element and selector device. The memory cell may be programmed by applying write pulses having different polarities and magnitudes. Different polarities of the write pulses may program different logic states into the selector device. Different magnitudes of the write pulses may program different logic states into the memory element. The memory cell may be read by read pulses all having the same polarity. The logic state of the memory cell may be detected by observing different threshold voltages when the read pulses are applied. The different threshold voltages may be responsive to the different polarities and magnitudes of the write pulses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Innocenzo Tortorelli, Russell L. Meyer, Agostino Pirovano, Andrea Redaelli, Lorenzo Fratin, Fabio Pellizzer
  • Patent number: 11482280
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a memory cell including a memory element and a selector device. Data may be stored in both the memory element and selector device. The memory cell may be programmed by applying write pulses having different polarities and magnitudes. Different polarities of the write pulses may program different logic states into the selector device. Different magnitudes of the write pulses may program different logic states into the memory element. The memory cell may be read by read pulses all having the same polarity. The logic state of the memory cell may be detected by observing different threshold voltages when the read pulses are applied. The different threshold voltages may be responsive to the different polarities and magnitudes of the write pulses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Innocenzo Tortorelli, Russell L. Meyer, Agostino Pirovano, Andrea Redaelli, Lorenzo Fratin, Fabio Pellizzer
  • Patent number: 11443799
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a memory cell including a memory element and a selector device. Data may be stored in both the memory element and selector device. The memory cell may be programmed by applying write pulses having different polarities and magnitudes. Different polarities of the write pulses may program different logic states into the selector device. Different magnitudes of the write pulses may program different logic states into the memory element. The memory cell may be read by read pulses all having the same polarity. The logic state of the memory cell may be detected by observing different threshold voltages when the read pulses are applied. The different threshold voltages may be responsive to the different polarities and magnitudes of the write pulses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Innocenzo Tortorelli, Russell L. Meyer, Agostino Pirovano, Andrea Redaelli, Lorenzo Fratin, Fabio Pellizzer
  • Patent number: 11404117
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for self-selecting memory with horizontal access lines are described. A memory array may include first and second access lines extending in different directions. For example, a first access line may extend in a first direction, and a second access line may extend in a second direction. At each intersection, a plurality of memory cells may exist, and each plurality of memory cells may be in contact with a self-selecting material. Further, a dielectric material may be positioned between a first plurality of memory cells and a second plurality of memory cells in at least one direction. each cell group (e.g., a first and second plurality of memory cells) may be in contact with one of the first access lines and second access lines, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Lorenzo Fratin, Fabio Pellizzer, Agostino Pirovano, Russell L. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20210257408
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes three dimensional memory arrays. An embodiment includes a first plurality of conductive lines separated from one another by an insulation material, a second plurality of conductive lines arranged to extend substantially perpendicular to and pass through the first plurality of conductive lines and the insulation material, and a storage element material formed between the first and second plurality of conductive lines where the second plurality of conductive lines pass through the first plurality of conductive lines. The storage element material is between and in direct contact with a first portion of each respective one of the first plurality of conductive lines and a portion of a first one of the second plurality of conductive lines, and a second portion of each respective one of the first plurality of conductive lines and a portion of a second one of the second plurality of conductive lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Fabio Pellizzer, Russell L. Meyer, Agostino Pirovano, Lorenzo Fratin
  • Patent number: 10998379
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes three dimensional memory arrays. An embodiment includes a first plurality of conductive lines separated from one another by an insulation material, a second plurality of conductive lines arranged to extend substantially perpendicular to and pass through the first plurality of conductive lines and the insulation material, and a storage element material formed between the first and second plurality of conductive lines where the second plurality of conductive lines pass through the first plurality of conductive lines. The storage element material is between and in direct contact with a first portion of each respective one of the first plurality of conductive lines and a portion of a first one of the second plurality of conductive lines, and a second portion of each respective one of the first plurality of conductive lines and a portion of a second one of the second plurality of conductive lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Fabio Pellizzer, Russell L. Meyer, Agostino Pirovano, Lorenzo Fratin
  • Publication number: 20200243134
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for self-selecting memory with horizontal access lines are described. A memory array may include first and second access lines extending in different directions. For example, a first access line may extend in a first direction, and a second access line may extend in a second direction. At each intersection, a plurality of memory cells may exist, and each plurality of memory cells may be in contact with a self-selecting material. Further, a dielectric material may be positioned between a first plurality of memory cells and a second plurality of memory cells in at least one direction. each cell group (e.g., a first and second plurality of memory cells) may be in contact with one of the first access lines and second access lines, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Lorenzo Fratin, Fabio Pellizzer, Agostino Pirovano, Russell L. Meyer
  • Patent number: 10622558
    Abstract: A memory cell can include a chalcogenide material having a narrowed end. A conductive material can be positioned at the narrowed end of the chalcogenide material. A dielectric barrier layer can be disposed between the conductive material and the narrowed end of the chalcogenide material. A dielectric spacer material can be positioned along a narrowed segment of the chalcogenide material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Lorenzo Fratin, Russell L. Meyer, Fabio Pellizzer
  • Patent number: 10593399
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for self-selecting memory with horizontal access lines are described. A memory array may include first and second access lines extending in different directions. For example, a first access line may extend in a first direction, and a second access line may extend in a second direction. At each intersection, a plurality of memory cells may exist, and each plurality of memory cells may be in contact with a self-selecting material (SSM). Further, a dielectric material may be positioned between a first plurality of memory cells and a second plurality of memory cells in at least one direction. each cell group (e.g., a first and second plurality of memory cells) may be in contact with one of the first access lines and second access lines, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Lorenzo Fratin, Fabio Pellizzer, Agostino Pirovano, Russell L. Meyer
  • Publication number: 20200052035
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes three dimensional memory arrays. An embodiment includes a first plurality of conductive lines separated from one another by an insulation material, a second plurality of conductive lines arranged to extend substantially perpendicular to and pass through the first plurality of conductive lines and the insulation material, and a storage element material formed between the first and second plurality of conductive lines where the second plurality of conductive lines pass through the first plurality of conductive lines. The storage element material is between and in direct contact with a first portion of each respective one of the first plurality of conductive lines and a portion of a first one of the second plurality of conductive lines, and a second portion of each respective one of the first plurality of conductive lines and a portion of a second one of the second plurality of conductive lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Fabio Pellizzer, Russell L. Meyer, Agostino Pirovano, Lorenzo Fratin
  • Patent number: 10490602
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes three dimensional memory arrays. An embodiment includes a first plurality of conductive lines separated from one another by an insulation material, a second plurality of conductive lines arranged to extend substantially perpendicular to and pass through the first plurality of conductive lines and the insulation material, and a storage element material formed between the first and second plurality of conductive lines where the second plurality of conductive lines pass through the first plurality of conductive lines. The storage element material is between and in direct contact with a first portion of each respective one of the first plurality of conductive lines and a portion of a first one of the second plurality of conductive lines, and a second portion of each respective one of the first plurality of conductive lines and a portion of a second one of the second plurality of conductive lines.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Fabio Pellizzer, Russell L. Meyer, Agostino Pirovano, Lorenzo Fratin
  • Patent number: 10446226
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a memory cell including a memory element and a selector device. Data may be stored in both the memory element and selector device. The memory cell may be programmed by applying write pulses having different polarities and magnitudes. Different polarities of the write pulses may program different logic states into the selector device. Different magnitudes of the write pulses may program different logic states into the memory element. The memory cell may be read by read pulses all having the same polarity. The logic state of the memory cell may be detected by observing different threshold voltages when the read pulses are applied. The different threshold voltages may be responsive to the different polarities and magnitudes of the write pulses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Innocenzo Tortorelli, Russell L. Meyer, Agostino Pirovano, Andrea Redaelli, Lorenzo Fratin, Fabio Pellizzer