Abstract: The present invention pertains to implementing a dual poly process in forming a transistor based memory device. The process allows buried bitlines to be formed with less energy and to shallower depths than conventional bitlines to save resources and space, and to improve Vt roll-off. Oxide materials are also formed over the buried bitlines to improve (e.g., increase) a breakdown voltage between the bitlines and wordlines, thus allowing for greater discrimination between programming and erasing charges and more reliable resulting data storage. The process also facilitates a reduction in buried bitline width and thus allows bitlines to be formed closer together. As a result, more devices can be “packed” within the same or a smaller area.

Abstract: A technique for forming at least part of an array of a dual bit memory core is disclosed. Spacers are utilized in the formation process to reduce the size of buried bitlines in the memory, which is suitable for use in storing data for computers and the like. The smaller (e.g., narrower) bitlines facilitate increased packing densities while maintaining an effective channel length between the bitlines. The separation between the bitlines allows dual bits that are stored above the channel within a charge trapping layer to remain sufficiently separated so as to not interfere with one another. In this manner, one bit can be operated on (e.g., for read, write or erase operations) without substantially or adversely affecting the other bit. Additionally, bit separation is preserved and leakage currents, cross talk, as well as other adverse effects that can result from narrow channels are mitigated, and the memory device is allowed to operate as desired.

Abstract: A technique for forming at least part of an array of a dual bit memory core is disclosed. A Safier material is utilized in the formation process to reduce the size of buried bitlines in the memory, which is suitable for use in storing data for computers and the like. The smaller (e.g., narrower) bitlines facilitate increased packing densities while maintaining an effective channel length between the bitlines. The separation between the bitlines allows dual bits that are stored above the channel within a charge trapping layer to remain sufficiently separated so as to not interfere with one another. In this manner, one bit can be operated on (e.g., for read, write or erase operations) without substantially or adversely affecting the other bit. Additionally, bit separation is preserved and leakage currents, cross talk, as well as other adverse effects that can result from narrow channels are mitigated, and the memory device is allowed to operate as desired.

Abstract: A core memory array having a plurality of charge trapping dielectric memory devices. The core memory array can include a substrate having a first semiconductor bit line and a second semiconductor bit line formed therein and a body region interposed between the first and the second bit lines. Over the body region can be formed a first dielectric layer disposed, a dielectric charge trapping layer and a second dielectric layer. At least one word line can be disposed over the second dielectric layer, which defines a channel within the body region. Each bit line can include a bit line contact assembly having a locally metalized portion of the bit line and a conductive via traversing a dielectric region.