TWI416711B - Memory structure and operating method thereof - Google Patents

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TWI416711B
TWI416711B TW96113183A TW96113183A TWI416711B TW I416711 B TWI416711 B TW I416711B TW 96113183 A TW96113183 A TW 96113183A TW 96113183 A TW96113183 A TW 96113183A TW I416711 B TWI416711 B TW I416711B
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A memory structure including a substrate, a charge trapping layer, a block layer, a conducting layer and two doped regions is provided in the present invention. The charge trapping layer is disposed on the substrate. The block layer is disposed on the charge trapping layer. The conducting layer is disposed on the block layer. The doped regions are disposed respectively in the substrate on the two sides of the conducting layer.

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記憶體結構及其操作方法Memory structure and its operation method

本發明是有關於一種記憶體結構,且特別是有關於一種電荷捕捉式的隨機存取記憶體結構及其操作方法。The present invention relates to a memory structure, and more particularly to a charge trapping random access memory structure and method of operation thereof.

由於通訊科技的發達與網際網路的興起,加速了人們對資訊的交流及處理上的需求,特別是大容量的影音資料傳輸及快速的傳輸速度等需求。另一方面,面對全球化的競爭,工作環境已超越了辦公環境,而可能隨時需要往世界的某地去,此時又需要大量的資訊來作其行動及決策上的支援。於是乎,可攜式數位裝置,例如:數位筆記電腦/NB、個人數位助理/PDA、電子書/e-Book、手機/Mobile Phone、數位相機/DSC等「行動平台(mobile platform)」,此些可攜式數位裝置的需求性已大幅度地成長。而存取上述數位產品的儲存裝置,相對而言亦會大幅度地提高需求量。Due to the development of communication technology and the rise of the Internet, people have accelerated the demand for information exchange and processing, especially the demand for large-capacity audio and video data transmission and fast transmission speed. On the other hand, in the face of global competition, the working environment has surpassed the office environment, and may need to go to a certain place in the world at any time. At this time, a large amount of information is needed to support its actions and decisions. Therefore, portable digital devices, such as: digital notebook / NB, personal digital assistant / PDA, e-book / e-Book, mobile / Mobile Phone, digital camera / DSC and other "mobile platform", this The demand for portable digital devices has grown dramatically. The storage device for accessing the above digital products will also substantially increase the demand.

自從1990年起,以「半導體儲存技術」(semiconductor storage)為主而開發出來的記憶體,已成為現今儲存媒體的新興技術。為了因應對於記憶體的需求量將隨著大量資料儲存或傳輸而日益增加,所以開發新型態的記憶體元件有其相當重要的意義和價值。Since 1990, memory developed based on "semiconductor storage" has become an emerging technology for today's storage media. In order to cope with the increasing demand for memory, it will increase with the storage or transmission of a large amount of data, so it is of great significance and value to develop a new type of memory element.

有鑑於此,本發明的目的就是在提供一種記憶體結構,可有效地降低記憶胞的體積及製程的複雜度。In view of this, the object of the present invention is to provide a memory structure which can effectively reduce the volume of a memory cell and the complexity of a process.

本發明的另一目的是提供一種立體記憶體結構,能大幅提升記憶體元件的積集度。Another object of the present invention is to provide a three-dimensional memory structure that can greatly increase the degree of integration of memory elements.

本發明的又一目的是提供一種記憶體結構的操作方法,具有較快的程式化及抹除的速度。It is yet another object of the present invention to provide a method of operating a memory structure that has a faster staging and erasing speed.

本發明的再一目的是提供一種記憶體結構的操作方法,具有較佳的資料保存時間(retentiontime),而能降低電力的消耗。It is still another object of the present invention to provide a method of operating a memory structure that has better retention time and reduces power consumption.

本發明提出一種記憶體結構,包括基底、電荷捕捉層、阻擋層、導體層及兩個摻雜區。電荷捕捉層配置於基底上。阻擋層配置於電荷捕捉層上。導體層配置於阻擋層上。摻雜區分別配置於導體層兩側的基底中。The invention provides a memory structure comprising a substrate, a charge trapping layer, a barrier layer, a conductor layer and two doped regions. The charge trapping layer is disposed on the substrate. The barrier layer is disposed on the charge trap layer. The conductor layer is disposed on the barrier layer. The doped regions are respectively disposed in the substrates on both sides of the conductor layer.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構中,基底包括矽基底。According to an embodiment of the invention, in the above memory structure, the substrate comprises a germanium substrate.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構中,矽基底包括單晶矽基底或多晶矽基底。According to an embodiment of the invention, in the above memory structure, the germanium substrate comprises a single crystal germanium substrate or a polycrystalline germanium substrate.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構中,電荷捕捉層的材料包括高介電常數捕捉材料。According to an embodiment of the invention, in the memory structure described above, the material of the charge trap layer comprises a high dielectric constant capture material.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構中,電荷捕捉層的材料包括氮化矽、氧化鋁或氧化鉿。According to an embodiment of the invention, in the above memory structure, the material of the charge trap layer comprises tantalum nitride, aluminum oxide or hafnium oxide.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構中,阻擋層的材料包括高介電常數阻擋材料。According to an embodiment of the invention, in the memory structure described above, the material of the barrier layer comprises a high dielectric constant barrier material.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構中,阻擋層的材料包括氧化矽、氮化矽、氧化鋁或氧化鉿。According to an embodiment of the invention, in the above memory structure, the material of the barrier layer comprises ruthenium oxide, tantalum nitride, aluminum oxide or ruthenium oxide.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構中,導體層的材料包括摻雜多晶矽或金屬。According to an embodiment of the invention, in the above memory structure, the material of the conductor layer comprises doped polysilicon or metal.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構中,記憶體結構為動態隨機存取記憶體(dynamic random access memory,DRAM)或靜態隨機存取記憶體(static random access memory,SRAM)。According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the memory structure, the memory structure is a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or a static random access memory (SRAM). ).

本發明提出一種立體記憶體結構,包括基底、第一隔離層及第一記憶體結構。第一隔離層配置於基底上。第一記憶體結構,包括多晶矽基底、電荷捕捉層、阻擋層、導體層及兩個摻雜區。多晶矽基底配置於第一隔離層上。電荷捕捉層配置於多晶矽基底上。阻擋層配置於電荷捕捉層上。導體層配置於阻擋層上。摻雜區分別配置於導體層兩側的多晶矽基底中。The invention provides a three-dimensional memory structure comprising a substrate, a first isolation layer and a first memory structure. The first isolation layer is disposed on the substrate. The first memory structure includes a polysilicon substrate, a charge trapping layer, a barrier layer, a conductor layer, and two doped regions. The polysilicon substrate is disposed on the first isolation layer. The charge trapping layer is disposed on the polycrystalline germanium substrate. The barrier layer is disposed on the charge trap layer. The conductor layer is disposed on the barrier layer. The doped regions are respectively disposed in the polycrystalline germanium substrate on both sides of the conductor layer.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之立體記憶體結構中,更包括第二隔離層及第二記憶體結構。第二隔離層配置於第一記憶體結構上。第二記憶體結構配置於第二隔離層上,且具有與第一記憶體結構相同的結構。According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the above three-dimensional memory structure, a second isolation layer and a second memory structure are further included. The second isolation layer is disposed on the first memory structure. The second memory structure is disposed on the second isolation layer and has the same structure as the first memory structure.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之立體記憶體結構中,第二隔離層的材料包括氧化矽。According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the above three-dimensional memory structure, the material of the second isolation layer comprises ruthenium oxide.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之立體記憶體結構中,第二記憶體結構為動態隨機存取記憶體或靜態隨機存取記憶體。According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the above stereo memory structure, the second memory structure is a dynamic random access memory or a static random access memory.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之立體記憶體結構中,基底包括矽基底。According to an embodiment of the invention, in the above three-dimensional memory structure, the substrate comprises a germanium substrate.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之立體記憶體結構中,基底上具有半導體元件。According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the above three-dimensional memory structure, the substrate has a semiconductor element.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之立體記憶體結構中,半導體元件包括記憶體或金氧半電晶體。According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the above three-dimensional memory structure, the semiconductor element comprises a memory or a MOS transistor.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之立體記憶體結構中,電荷捕捉層的材料包括高介電常數捕捉材料。According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the above three-dimensional memory structure, the material of the charge trap layer comprises a high dielectric constant capturing material.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之立體記憶體結構中,電荷捕捉層的材料包括氮化矽、氧化鋁或氧化鉿。According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the above three-dimensional memory structure, the material of the charge trap layer includes tantalum nitride, aluminum oxide or tantalum oxide.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之立體記憶體結構中,阻擋層的材料包括高介電常數阻擋材料。According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the above three-dimensional memory structure, the material of the barrier layer comprises a high dielectric constant barrier material.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之立體記憶體結構中,阻擋層的材料包括氧化矽、氮化矽、氧化鋁或氧化鉿。According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the above three-dimensional memory structure, the material of the barrier layer comprises hafnium oxide, tantalum nitride, aluminum oxide or hafnium oxide.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之立體記憶體結構中,導體層的材料包括摻雜多晶矽或金屬。According to an embodiment of the invention, in the above three-dimensional memory structure, the material of the conductor layer comprises doped polysilicon or metal.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之立體記憶體結構中,第一隔離層的材料包括氧化矽。According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the above three-dimensional memory structure, the material of the first isolation layer comprises ruthenium oxide.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之立體記憶體結構中,第一記憶體結構為動態隨機存取記憶體或靜態隨機存取記憶體。According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the stereo memory structure, the first memory structure is a dynamic random access memory or a static random access memory.

本發明提出一種記憶體結構的操作方法,其中記憶體結構包括基底、電荷捕捉層、阻擋層、導體層及兩個摻雜區,電荷捕捉層配置於基底上,阻擋層配置於電荷捕捉層上,導體層配置於阻擋層上,摻雜區分別配置於導體層兩側的基底中。此方法包括先在導體層上施加第一電壓。接著,在基底上施加第二電壓。其中,第一電壓與第二電壓之電壓差足以引發F-N穿隧(Fowler-Nordheim tunneling)效應,以使得電荷進入電荷捕捉層或從電荷捕捉層排出。The invention provides a method for operating a memory structure, wherein the memory structure comprises a substrate, a charge trapping layer, a barrier layer, a conductor layer and two doped regions, the charge trapping layer is disposed on the substrate, and the barrier layer is disposed on the charge trapping layer The conductor layer is disposed on the barrier layer, and the doped regions are respectively disposed in the substrate on both sides of the conductor layer. The method includes first applying a first voltage across the conductor layer. Next, a second voltage is applied to the substrate. Wherein, the voltage difference between the first voltage and the second voltage is sufficient to induce a Fowler-Nordheim tunneling effect such that the charge enters or is discharged from the charge trapping layer.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構的操作方法中,第一電壓為8伏特至20伏特,第二電壓為0伏特。According to an embodiment of the invention, in the method of operating the memory structure, the first voltage is 8 volts to 20 volts and the second voltage is 0 volts.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構的操作方法中,第一電壓為-8伏特至-20伏特,第二電壓為0伏特。According to an embodiment of the invention, in the method of operating the memory structure, the first voltage is -8 volts to -20 volts, and the second voltage is 0 volts.

依照本發明的一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構的操作方法中,電荷注入電荷捕捉層為程式化操作,而從電荷捕捉層排出電荷為抹除操作。According to an embodiment of the invention, in the method of operating the memory structure, the charge injection charge trapping layer is a stylized operation, and the discharging of the charge from the charge trapping layer is an erase operation.

本發明提出另一種記憶體結構的操作方法,其中記憶體結構包括基底、電荷捕捉層、阻擋層、導體層及兩個摻雜區,電荷捕捉層配置於基底上,阻擋層配置於電荷捕捉層上,導體層配置於阻擋層上,摻雜區分別配置於導體層兩側的基底中。此方法包括先對記憶體結構進行第一程式化操作,使電荷進入電荷捕捉層。接著,當電荷捕捉層中的電荷流失時,對記憶體結構進行重整操作。The invention provides another method for operating a memory structure, wherein the memory structure comprises a substrate, a charge trapping layer, a barrier layer, a conductor layer and two doped regions, the charge trapping layer is disposed on the substrate, and the barrier layer is disposed on the charge trapping layer The conductor layer is disposed on the barrier layer, and the doped regions are respectively disposed in the substrate on both sides of the conductor layer. The method includes first performing a first stylization operation on the memory structure to cause charge to enter the charge trapping layer. Then, when the charge in the charge trap layer is lost, the memory structure is subjected to a reforming operation.

依照本發明的另一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構的操作方法中,重整操作包括先對記憶體結構進行抹除操作。接著,對記憶體結構進行第二程式化操作。According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the above method of operating the memory structure, the reforming operation includes performing an erase operation on the memory structure. Next, a second stylization operation is performed on the memory structure.

依照本發明的另一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構的操作方法中,於進行抹除操作之後,重整操作更包括對記憶體結構進行第三核對步驟,以確認抹除操作是否完成。當第三核對步驟的結果為已完成抹除操作時,則進行第二程式化操作。當第三核對步驟的結果為未完成抹除操作時,則繼續進行抹除操作。According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the operating method of the memory structure, after performing the erasing operation, the reforming operation further includes performing a third collating step on the memory structure to confirm whether the erasing operation is performed. carry out. When the result of the third collation step is that the erase operation has been completed, a second stylization operation is performed. When the result of the third collation step is that the erase operation is not completed, the erase operation is continued.

依照本發明的另一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構的操作方法中,重整操作包括對記憶體結構進行第二程式化操作。According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the above method of operating the memory structure, the reforming operation includes performing a second stylized operation on the memory structure.

依照本發明的另一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構的操作方法中,於進行第一程式化操作之後,更包括對記憶體結構進行第一核對步驟,以確認第一程式化操作是否完成。當第一核對步驟的結果為已完成第一程式化操作時,則結束第一程式化操作。當第一核對步驟的結果為未完成第一程式化操作時,則繼續進行第一程式化操作。According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the operating method of the memory structure, after performing the first stylization operation, the method further includes performing a first verification step on the memory structure to confirm the first stylized operation. Whether it is completed. When the result of the first collation step is that the first stylized operation has been completed, the first stylized operation is ended. When the result of the first collation step is that the first stylization operation is not completed, the first stylization operation is continued.

依照本發明的另一實施例所述,在上述之記憶體結構的操作方法中,於結束第一程式化操作之後,更包括對記憶體結構進行第二核對步驟,以確認電荷捕捉層中的電荷是否流失。當第二核對步驟的結果為電荷捕捉層中的電荷已流失時,則進行重整操作。當第二核對步驟的結果為電荷捕捉層中的電荷未流失時,則繼續進行第二核對步驟。According to another embodiment of the present invention, in the operating method of the memory structure, after the end of the first stylization operation, the method further includes performing a second collating step on the memory structure to confirm the Whether the charge is lost. When the result of the second collation step is that the charge in the charge trap layer has been lost, then a reforming operation is performed. When the result of the second collation step is that the charge in the charge trap layer is not lost, then the second collation step is continued.

基於上述,由於本發明所提出的記憶體結構是類似金氧半導體(MOS-like)的結構且不需要電容器,因此能降低記憶胞的體積、製程的複雜度及製造成本。Based on the above, since the memory structure proposed by the present invention is a MOS-like structure and does not require a capacitor, the volume of the memory cell, the complexity of the process, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

另一方面,由於電荷是儲存於記憶體結構的電荷捕捉層中,因此具有較佳的資料保存時間(retention time),能減少重整(refresh)操作的次數,進而降低電力的消耗。On the other hand, since the charge is stored in the charge trap layer of the memory structure, it has a better retention time, which can reduce the number of refresh operations, thereby reducing power consumption.

另外,本發明所提出的立體記憶體結構能夠形成於已具有其他半導體元件的基底上,因此可以有效地提升記憶體的積集度。In addition, the three-dimensional memory structure proposed by the present invention can be formed on a substrate having other semiconductor elements, so that the degree of accumulation of the memory can be effectively improved.

此外,本發明所提出的記憶體結構的操作方法具有較快的程式化及抹除的速度,原因在於記憶體結構的電荷捕捉層與基底之間並沒有其他膜層存在。In addition, the method of operating the memory structure proposed by the present invention has a faster stylization and erasing speed because no other film layer exists between the charge trapping layer of the memory structure and the substrate.

再者,由於在本發明所提出的記憶體結構的操作方法中包括重整操作,因此可以防止資料流失,而若是在對記憶體結構進行操作時,加入核對步驟,則可以準確地掌握程式化操作與抹除操作的時機。Furthermore, since the reforming operation is included in the operation method of the memory structure proposed by the present invention, data loss can be prevented, and if the checking step is added when the memory structure is operated, the stylization can be accurately grasped. The timing of the operation and erasing operations.

為讓本發明之上述和其他目的、特徵和優點能更明顯易懂,下文特舉較佳實施例,並配合所附圖式,作詳細說明如下。The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more <RTIgt;

圖1所繪示為本發明一實施例之記憶體結構的剖面圖。1 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a memory according to an embodiment of the present invention.

請參照圖1,記憶體結構100包括基底102、電荷捕捉層104、阻擋層106、導體層108及摻雜區110。基底102例如是單晶矽基底或是多晶矽基底等矽基底。此外,於此技術領域具有通常知識者可視記憶體的設計對基底102進行摻雜。Referring to FIG. 1 , the memory structure 100 includes a substrate 102 , a charge trap layer 104 , a barrier layer 106 , a conductor layer 108 , and a doped region 110 . The substrate 102 is, for example, a single crystal germanium substrate or a germanium substrate such as a polycrystalline germanium substrate. In addition, the substrate 102 is doped with the design of a visible memory by a person of ordinary skill in the art.

電荷捕捉層104配置於基底102上,用以捕捉電荷於其中,且例如是具有低阻障高度的特性。電荷捕捉層104的材料例如是氮化矽、氧化鋁或氧化鉿或其他高介電常數捕捉材料。在此,對於高介電常數的定義為高於氧化矽的介電常數(約3.9)。電荷捕捉層104的形成方法例如是化學氣相沈積法。The charge trapping layer 104 is disposed on the substrate 102 to capture charges therein and is, for example, characterized by a low barrier height. The material of the charge trapping layer 104 is, for example, tantalum nitride, aluminum oxide or hafnium oxide or other high dielectric constant capturing material. Here, the definition of the high dielectric constant is higher than the dielectric constant of yttrium oxide (about 3.9). The method of forming the charge trap layer 104 is, for example, a chemical vapor deposition method.

阻擋層106配置於電荷捕捉層104上,用以阻擋電荷通過。阻擋層106例如是氧化矽、氮化矽、氧化鋁、氧化鉿或其他高介電常數阻擋材料。阻擋層106的形成方法例如是化學氣相沈積法。The barrier layer 106 is disposed on the charge trap layer 104 to block the passage of charges. Barrier layer 106 is, for example, hafnium oxide, tantalum nitride, aluminum oxide, hafnium oxide or other high dielectric constant barrier material. The formation method of the barrier layer 106 is, for example, a chemical vapor deposition method.

導體層108配置於阻擋層106上,用以作為閘極使用。導體層108的材料例如是摻雜多晶矽或金屬。導體層108的形成方法例如是化學氣相沈積法或物理氣相沈積法,所使用的方法視所形成的材料而定。The conductor layer 108 is disposed on the barrier layer 106 for use as a gate. The material of the conductor layer 108 is, for example, doped polysilicon or metal. The method of forming the conductor layer 108 is, for example, a chemical vapor deposition method or a physical vapor deposition method, and the method used depends on the material to be formed.

摻雜區110配置於導體層108兩側的基底102中,用以作為源極/汲極區使用。摻雜區110的形成方法例如是離子植入法。摻雜區110的摻質可為磷等n型摻質或是硼等p型摻質,於此技術領域具有通常知識者可視記憶體的設計而進行調整。一般而言,摻雜區110與基底102為不同的摻雜型態。The doped regions 110 are disposed in the substrate 102 on both sides of the conductor layer 108 for use as a source/drain region. The method of forming the doping region 110 is, for example, an ion implantation method. The doping of the doped region 110 may be an n-type dopant such as phosphorus or a p-type dopant such as boron, which is adjusted by the general knowledge of the design of the visible memory. In general, the doped region 110 and the substrate 102 are of different doping types.

由於記憶體結構100的電荷捕捉層104與基底102之間並沒有其他膜層,所以程式化操作及抹除操作的速度相當快,可達30奈秒(ns)以下。然而,儲存於電荷捕捉層104會慢慢地流失,因此需要進行重整操作來防止資料流失。如此一來,使得記憶體結構100具有隨機存取記憶體的特性,而可應用於動態隨機存取記憶體或靜態隨機存取記憶體中。此外,記憶體結構100是將電荷儲存於電荷捕捉層104中,屬於電荷捕捉式的記憶體,因此資料的保存時間較長,能減少重整操作的次數,進而降低電力的消耗。Since there is no other film layer between the charge trapping layer 104 of the memory structure 100 and the substrate 102, the speed of the staging operation and the erasing operation is relatively fast, up to 30 nanoseconds (ns) or less. However, the charge trapping layer 104 is slowly lost, so a reforming operation is required to prevent data loss. In this way, the memory structure 100 is made to have the characteristics of random access memory, and can be applied to a dynamic random access memory or a static random access memory. In addition, the memory structure 100 stores the electric charge in the charge trapping layer 104 and belongs to the charge trapping type memory. Therefore, the data storage time is long, and the number of reforming operations can be reduced, thereby reducing power consumption.

承上述,將本發明的記憶體結構100應用於動態隨機存取記憶體時,稱之為電荷捕捉式動態隨機存取記憶體(trapping DRAM,TDRAM);將本發明的記憶體結構100應用於靜態隨機存取記憶體時,稱之為電荷捕捉式靜態隨機存取記憶體(trapping SRAM,TSRAM)。In the above, when the memory structure 100 of the present invention is applied to a dynamic random access memory, it is called a trapped DRAM (TDRAM); the memory structure 100 of the present invention is applied to In the case of static random access memory, it is called trapping SRAM (TSRAM).

由上述實施例可知,記憶體結構100的結構相當簡單,具有類似金氧半導體(MOS-like)電晶體的結構。當記憶體結構100為TDRAM時,相較於習知的DRAM結構而言,記憶體結構100不需要電容器,因此能降低記憶胞的體積、製程的複雜度及製造成本。As can be seen from the above embodiments, the structure of the memory structure 100 is relatively simple and has a structure similar to a MOS-like transistor. When the memory structure 100 is a TDRAM, the memory structure 100 does not require a capacitor compared to the conventional DRAM structure, and thus can reduce the volume of the memory cell, the complexity of the process, and the manufacturing cost.

圖2所繪示為本發明一實施例之立體記憶體結構的剖面圖。2 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a three-dimensional memory according to an embodiment of the present invention.

請同時參照圖1及圖2,立體記憶體結構包括基底200、第一隔離層202及第一記憶體結構204。基底200例如是單晶矽基底。在基底200上的介電層226中具有半導體元件206。半導體元件206例如是DRAM、SRAM或TDRAM等記憶體,或是CMOS、NMOS或CMOS等金氧半電晶體。Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 simultaneously, the three-dimensional memory structure includes a substrate 200, a first isolation layer 202, and a first memory structure 204. The substrate 200 is, for example, a single crystal germanium substrate. A semiconductor component 206 is present in the dielectric layer 226 on the substrate 200. The semiconductor element 206 is, for example, a memory such as a DRAM, an SRAM or a TDRAM, or a MOS semi-electrode such as a CMOS, an NMOS or a CMOS.

在本實施例中,圖2中所繪示的半導體元件206例如是與圖1中的記憶體結構100具有相同結構的TDRAM,且例如是藉由介電層226中的接觸窗208及介電層226上的導線210來對半導體元件206進行操作。In the present embodiment, the semiconductor device 206 illustrated in FIG. 2 is, for example, a TDRAM having the same structure as the memory structure 100 of FIG. 1 and is, for example, by a contact window 208 and dielectric in the dielectric layer 226. Conductor 210 on layer 226 operates to operate semiconductor component 206.

第一隔離層202配置於基底200上,用以隔離上下相鄰的兩個半導體元件。第一隔離層202的材料例如是氧化矽。第一隔離層202的形成方法例如是化學氣相沈積法。The first isolation layer 202 is disposed on the substrate 200 for isolating two semiconductor elements adjacent to each other. The material of the first isolation layer 202 is, for example, ruthenium oxide. The formation method of the first isolation layer 202 is, for example, a chemical vapor deposition method.

第一記憶體結構204配置於第一隔離層202上,包括多晶矽基底212、電荷捕捉層214、阻擋層216、導體層218及摻雜區220,且例如是藉由介電層228中的接觸窗230及介電層228上的導線232來對第一記憶體結構204進行操作。第一記憶體結構204可為TDRAM或TSRAM。The first memory structure 204 is disposed on the first isolation layer 202, including the polysilicon substrate 212, the charge trapping layer 214, the barrier layer 216, the conductor layer 218, and the doping region 220, and is, for example, by contact in the dielectric layer 228. The wires 230 on the window 230 and the dielectric layer 228 operate the first memory structure 204. The first memory structure 204 can be TDRAM or TSRAM.

多晶矽基底212配置於第一隔離層202上。多晶矽基底212的形成方法例如是化學氣相沈積法。此外,於此技術領域具有通常知識者可視記憶體的設計對多晶矽基底212進行摻雜。在第一記憶體結構204中,除了將基底限定為多晶矽基底212之外,其餘各構件皆與圖1中的記憶體結構100相似,於此不再贅述。The polysilicon substrate 212 is disposed on the first isolation layer 202. The method of forming the polysilicon substrate 212 is, for example, a chemical vapor deposition method. In addition, the polycrystalline germanium substrate 212 is doped in the art by a person of ordinary skill in the art. In the first memory structure 204, except for defining the substrate as the polysilicon substrate 212, the remaining components are similar to the memory structure 100 of FIG. 1, and will not be described again.

此外,立體記憶體結構更包括第二隔離層222及第二記憶體結構224。第二隔離層222配置於第一記憶體結構204上,用以隔離上下相鄰的兩個半導體元件。第二隔離層222的材料例如是氧化矽。第二隔離層222的形成方法例如是化學氣相沈積法。In addition, the three-dimensional memory structure further includes a second isolation layer 222 and a second memory structure 224. The second isolation layer 222 is disposed on the first memory structure 204 for isolating two semiconductor elements adjacent to each other. The material of the second isolation layer 222 is, for example, ruthenium oxide. The method of forming the second isolation layer 222 is, for example, a chemical vapor deposition method.

第二記憶體結構224配置於第二隔離層222上,具有與第一記憶體結構204相同的結構,同樣是以多晶矽基底作為基底,且例如是藉由介電層234中的接觸窗236及介電層234上的導線238來對第二記憶體結構224進行操作。第二記憶體結構224可為TDRAM或TSRAM。The second memory structure 224 is disposed on the second isolation layer 222 and has the same structure as the first memory structure 204. The polysilicon substrate is also used as the substrate, and is, for example, the contact window 236 in the dielectric layer 234. A wire 238 on the dielectric layer 234 operates the second memory structure 224. The second memory structure 224 can be TDRAM or TSRAM.

由上述實施例可知,立體記憶體結構是將使用多晶矽基底作為基底的記憶體結構(如第一記憶體結構204與第二記憶體結構224)堆疊於基底200上,並利用如第一隔離層202與第二隔離層222的隔離層將上下相鄰的兩個半導體元件進行隔離,以形成立體的取記憶體結構,可以有效地提升記憶體的積集度。As can be seen from the above embodiments, the three-dimensional memory structure is a memory structure (such as the first memory structure 204 and the second memory structure 224) using a polycrystalline germanium substrate as a substrate, and is stacked on the substrate 200, and utilizes, for example, a first isolation layer. The isolation layer of the second isolation layer 222 isolates the two adjacent semiconductor elements to form a three-dimensional memory structure, which can effectively improve the memory accumulation.

雖然在此實施例中是以在基底200上堆疊兩個使用多晶矽基底作為基底的記憶體結構(如第一記憶體結構204與第二記憶體結構224)來進行說明,但是於此技術領域具有通常知識者可其需求自行調整以多晶矽基底作為基底的記憶體結構的堆疊數量。Although in this embodiment, two memory structures (such as the first memory structure 204 and the second memory structure 224) using a polycrystalline germanium substrate as a substrate are stacked on the substrate 200, the technical field has Generally, the knowledgeer can adjust the number of stacked memory structures using the polycrystalline substrate as a substrate.

以下,將以圖1中的記憶體結構100為例,介紹本發明之記憶體結構的操作方法。Hereinafter, the operation method of the memory structure of the present invention will be described by taking the memory structure 100 of FIG. 1 as an example.

圖3所繪示為本發明一實施例之記憶體結構的操作方法的流程圖。FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing a method of operating a memory structure according to an embodiment of the invention.

首先,請同時參照圖1及圖3,進行步驟S100,在導體層108上施加第一電壓。接著,進行步驟S102,在基底102上施加第二電壓。其中,第一電壓與第二電壓之電壓差足以引發F-N穿隧效應,以使得電荷進入電荷捕捉層104或從電荷捕捉層104排出。電荷例如是電子或電洞。First, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 simultaneously, step S100 is performed to apply a first voltage to the conductor layer 108. Next, in step S102, a second voltage is applied to the substrate 102. Wherein, the voltage difference between the first voltage and the second voltage is sufficient to induce an F-N tunneling effect such that the charge enters or is discharged from the charge trap layer 104. The charge is, for example, an electron or a hole.

在此,將電子注入電荷捕捉層104定義為程式化操作,從電荷捕捉層104排出電子定義為抹除操作,以對本實施例進行說明,但是上述對於程式化操作及抹除操作的定義並不用以限制本發明,於此技術領域具有通常知識者可依照需求自行定義之。Here, the electron injection charge trap layer 104 is defined as a stylization operation, and the electrons are discharged from the charge trap layer 104 as an erase operation to explain the present embodiment, but the above definitions of the program operation and the erase operation are not used. In order to limit the invention, those skilled in the art can define it according to requirements.

承上述,在對記憶體結構100進行程式化操作時,在導體層108上所施加的第一電壓例如是8伏特至20伏特,而在基底102上所施加的第二電壓例如是0伏特,以引發F-N穿隧效應,使得電子進入電荷捕捉層104。另一方面,在對記憶體結構100進行抹除操作時,在導體層108上所施加的第一電壓例如是-8伏特至-20伏特,而在基底102上所施加的第二電壓例如是0伏特,以引發F-N穿隧效應,使得電子從電荷捕捉層104排出。In the above, when the memory structure 100 is programmed, the first voltage applied to the conductor layer 108 is, for example, 8 volts to 20 volts, and the second voltage applied to the substrate 102 is, for example, 0 volts. To induce an F-N tunneling effect, electrons enter the charge trapping layer 104. On the other hand, when erasing the memory structure 100, the first voltage applied to the conductor layer 108 is, for example, -8 volts to -20 volts, and the second voltage applied to the substrate 102 is, for example, 0 volts to induce an F-N tunneling effect such that electrons are discharged from the charge trapping layer 104.

由於記憶體結構100的電荷捕捉層104與基底102之間並沒有其他膜層的阻擋,因此記憶體結構100進行程式化操作及抹除操作的速度相當快,可達30奈秒以下。Since there is no other film barrier between the charge trapping layer 104 of the memory structure 100 and the substrate 102, the memory structure 100 performs a program operation and an erase operation at a relatively fast speed of up to 30 nanoseconds.

然而,儲存於本發明所提出的記憶體結構之電荷捕捉層中的電荷會慢慢地流失,因此在對此記憶體結構進行操作時,必須不斷的充電以進行資料的重整操作。以下,介紹對本發明的記憶體結構進行重整操作的操作方法。However, the charge stored in the charge trapping layer of the memory structure proposed by the present invention is slowly lost, so that when the memory structure is operated, it must be continuously charged to perform the data reforming operation. Hereinafter, an operation method of performing a reforming operation on the memory structure of the present invention will be described.

圖4所繪示為本發明第一實施例之記憶體結構的重整操作的流程圖。FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a reforming operation of the memory structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

首先,請參照圖4,進行步驟S200,對記憶體結構進行第一程式化操作,使電荷進入電荷捕捉層。其中,所操作的記憶體結構例如是圖1中的記憶體結構100。First, referring to FIG. 4, step S200 is performed to perform a first stylization operation on the memory structure to cause charges to enter the charge trap layer. The memory structure that is operated is, for example, the memory structure 100 of FIG.

接著,進行步驟S202,當電荷捕捉層中的電荷流失時,對記憶體結構進行重整操作。其中,所進行的重整操作包括:先進行步驟S204,對憶體結構進行抹除操作。之後,進行步驟S206,對記憶體結構進行第二程式化操作。Next, step S202 is performed to perform a reforming operation on the memory structure when the charge in the charge trap layer is lost. The performing the reorganization operation includes: performing step S204 to perform an erase operation on the memory structure. Thereafter, step S206 is performed to perform a second stylization operation on the memory structure.

圖5所繪示為本發明第二實施例之記憶體結構的重整操作的流程圖。FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing a reforming operation of the memory structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

首先,請參照圖5,進行步驟S300,對記憶體結構進行第一程式化操作,使電荷進入電荷捕捉層。其中,所操作的記憶體結構例如是圖1中的記憶體結構100。First, referring to FIG. 5, step S300 is performed to perform a first stylization operation on the memory structure to cause charges to enter the charge trapping layer. The memory structure that is operated is, for example, the memory structure 100 of FIG.

接著,進行步驟S302,當電荷捕捉層中的電荷流失時,對記憶體結構進行重整操作。其中,所進行的重整操作例如是第二程式化操作。Next, step S302 is performed to perform a reforming operation on the memory structure when the charge in the charge trap layer is lost. Among them, the reforming operation performed is, for example, a second stylized operation.

圖6所繪示為本發明第三實施例之記憶體結構的重整操作的流程圖。FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing a reforming operation of the memory structure according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

首先,請參照圖6,進行步驟S400,對記憶體結構進行第一程式化操作,使電荷進入電荷捕捉層。其中,所操作的記憶體結構例如是圖1中的記憶體結構100。First, referring to FIG. 6, step S400 is performed to perform a first stylization operation on the memory structure to cause charges to enter the charge trap layer. The memory structure that is operated is, for example, the memory structure 100 of FIG.

接著,可選擇性地進行步驟S402,對記憶體結構進行第一核對步驟,以確認第一程式化操作是否完成,當第一核對步驟的結果為已完成第一程式化操作時,則結束第一程式化操作;當第一核對步驟的結果為未完成第一程式化操作時,則回到步驟S400,繼續進行第一程式化操作。Then, step S402 is selectively performed to perform a first collating step on the memory structure to confirm whether the first stylized operation is completed. When the result of the first collating step is that the first stylized operation has been completed, the A stylized operation; when the result of the first collation step is that the first stylized operation is not completed, then returning to step S400, the first stylized operation is continued.

然後,於結束第一程式化操作之後,可選擇性地進行步驟S404,對記憶體結構進行第二核對步驟,以確認電荷捕捉層中的電荷是否流失,當第二核對步驟的結果為電荷捕捉層中的電荷已流失時,則進入步驟S406,進行重整操作;當第二核對步驟的結果為電荷捕捉層中的電荷未流失時,則回到步驟S404,繼續進行第二核對步驟。Then, after the end of the first stylization operation, step S404 may be selectively performed to perform a second collation step on the memory structure to confirm whether the charge in the charge trap layer is lost, and the result of the second collation step is charge trapping. When the charge in the layer has been lost, the process proceeds to step S406 to perform a reforming operation; when the result of the second collation step is that the charge in the charge trap layer is not lost, the process returns to step S404 to continue the second collation step.

接下來,進行步驟S406,當電荷捕捉層中的電荷流失時,對記憶體結構進行重整操作。其中,所進行的重整操作包括:首先,進行步驟S408,對記憶體結構進行抹除操作。Next, step S406 is performed to perform a reforming operation on the memory structure when the charge in the charge trap layer is lost. The performing the reorganization operation includes: first, performing step S408 to perform an erase operation on the memory structure.

之後,可選擇性地進行步驟S410,對記憶體結構進行第三核對步驟,以確認抹除操作是否完成,當第三核對步驟的結果為已完成抹除操作時,則進入步驟S412,進行第二程式化操作;當第三核對步驟的結果為未完成抹除操作時,則回到步驟S408,繼續進行抹除操作。Then, step S410 is selectively performed to perform a third collation step on the memory structure to confirm whether the erasing operation is completed. When the result of the third collating step is that the erasing operation has been completed, the process proceeds to step S412. The second stylization operation; when the result of the third collation step is an unfinished erase operation, the process returns to step S408 to continue the erase operation.

繼之,進行步驟S412,對記憶體結構進行第二程式化操作。Then, in step S412, a second stylization operation is performed on the memory structure.

圖7所繪示為本發明第四實施例之記憶體結構的重整操作的流程圖。FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing a reforming operation of the memory structure according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

首先,請參照圖7,進行步驟S500,對記憶體結構進行第一程式化操作,使電荷進入電荷捕捉層。其中,所操作的記憶體結構例如是圖1中的記憶體結構100。First, referring to FIG. 7, step S500 is performed to perform a first stylization operation on the memory structure to cause charges to enter the charge trap layer. The memory structure that is operated is, for example, the memory structure 100 of FIG.

接著,可選擇性地進行步驟S502,對記憶體結構進行第一核對步驟,以確認第一程式化操作是否完成,當第一核對步驟的結果為已完成第一程式化操作時,則結束第一程式化操作;當第一核對步驟的結果為未完成第一程式化操作時,則回到步驟S500,繼續進行第一程式化操作。Then, step S502 is selectively performed to perform a first verification step on the memory structure to confirm whether the first stylization operation is completed. When the result of the first verification step is that the first stylized operation has been completed, the A stylized operation; when the result of the first collation step is that the first stylized operation is not completed, then returning to step S500, the first stylized operation is continued.

然後,於結束第一程式化操作之後,可選擇性地進行步驟S504,對記憶體結構進行第二核對步驟,以確認電荷捕捉層中的電荷是否流失,當第二核對步驟的結果為電荷捕捉層中的電荷已流失時,則進入步驟S506,進行重整操作;當第二核對步驟的結果為電荷捕捉層中的電荷未流失時,則回到步驟S504,繼續進行第二核對步驟。Then, after the end of the first stylization operation, step S504 may be selectively performed to perform a second collation step on the memory structure to confirm whether the charge in the charge trap layer is lost, and the result of the second collation step is charge trapping. When the charge in the layer has been lost, the process proceeds to step S506 to perform a reforming operation. When the result of the second collation step is that the charge in the charge trap layer is not lost, the process returns to step S504 to continue the second collation step.

接下來,進行步驟S506,當電荷捕捉層中的電荷流失時,對記憶體結構進行重整操作。其中,所進行的重整操作例如是第二程式化操作。Next, step S506 is performed to perform a reforming operation on the memory structure when the charge in the charge trap layer is lost. Among them, the reforming operation performed is, for example, a second stylized operation.

值得注意的是,圖4與圖5中所介紹的實施例為本發明之記憶體結構的重整操作的基本實施態樣,而圖6與圖7中所介紹的實施例則是分別在圖4與圖5中所介紹的實施例加入核對步驟,而這些核對步驟皆可選擇性地進行。亦即,於此技術領域具有通常知識者可在圖4與圖5所介紹的基本實施態樣中,依照實際的需求加入所需的核對步驟,故本發明之記憶體結構的重整操作並不限於圖4至圖7中所介紹的實施例。It should be noted that the embodiments described in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are basic implementations of the reforming operation of the memory structure of the present invention, and the embodiments introduced in FIGS. 6 and 7 are respectively illustrated. 4 and the embodiment described in Figure 5 are added to the collation step, and these collation steps are selectively performed. That is, those skilled in the art can add the required verification steps according to actual needs in the basic implementations described in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5. Therefore, the memory structure of the present invention is reformed. It is not limited to the embodiment described in FIGS. 4 to 7.

基於上述,由於在本發明所提出之記憶體結構的操作方法中包括重整操作,因此可以避免資料從電荷捕捉層流失。此外,若是在對記憶體結構進行操作時,加入核對步驟,則可以準確地掌握程式化操作與抹除操作的時機。Based on the above, since the reforming operation is included in the operation method of the memory structure proposed by the present invention, the loss of data from the charge trapping layer can be avoided. In addition, if the checking step is added when the memory structure is operated, the timing of the stylized operation and the erasing operation can be accurately grasped.

綜上所述,本發明至少具有下列優點:1.本發明所提出的記憶體結構可以降低記憶胞的體積、製程的複雜度及製造成本。In summary, the present invention has at least the following advantages: 1. The memory structure proposed by the present invention can reduce the volume of the memory cell, the complexity of the process, and the manufacturing cost.

2.由於本發明所提出的記憶體結構具有較佳的資料保存時間,能減少重整操作的次數,而可減少電力的消耗。2. Since the memory structure proposed by the present invention has better data retention time, the number of reforming operations can be reduced, and power consumption can be reduced.

3.本發明所提出的立體記憶體結構能夠可以有效地提升記憶體的積集度。3. The stereo memory structure proposed by the present invention can effectively improve the memory accumulation.

4.利用本發明所提出的記憶體結構的操作方法能以較快的速度進行程式化及抹除。4. The method of operation of the memory structure proposed by the present invention can be programmed and erased at a relatively fast speed.

5.在本發明所提出的記憶體結構的操作方法中,包括重整操作,因此可以防止資料流失。5. In the method of operation of the memory structure proposed by the present invention, a reforming operation is included, thereby preventing data loss.

6.本發明所提出的記憶體結構的操作方法可以準確地掌握程式化操作與抹除操作的時機。6. The operation method of the memory structure proposed by the present invention can accurately grasp the timing of the stylized operation and the erase operation.

雖然本發明已以較佳實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定本發明,任何熟習此技藝者,在不脫離本發明之精神和範圍內,當可作些許之更動與潤飾,因此本發明之保護範圍當視後附之申請專利範圍所界定者為準。While the present invention has been described in its preferred embodiments, the present invention is not intended to limit the invention, and the present invention may be modified and modified without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. The scope of protection is subject to the definition of the scope of the patent application.

100...記憶體結構100. . . Memory structure

102、200...基底102, 200. . . Base

104、214...電荷捕捉層104, 214. . . Charge trapping layer

106、216...阻擋層106,216. . . Barrier layer

108、218...導體層108, 218. . . Conductor layer

110、220...摻雜區110, 220. . . Doped region

202...第一隔離層202. . . First isolation layer

204...第一記憶體結構204. . . First memory structure

206...半導體元件206. . . Semiconductor component

208、230、236...接觸窗208, 230, 236. . . Contact window

210、232、238...導線210, 232, 238. . . wire

212...多晶矽基底212. . . Polycrystalline germanium substrate

222...第二隔離層222. . . Second isolation layer

224...第二記憶體結構224. . . Second memory structure

226、228、234...介電層226, 228, 234. . . Dielectric layer

S100、S102、S200、S202、S204、S206、S300、S302、S400、S402、S404、S406、S408、S410、S412、S500、S502、S504、S506...步驟標號S100, S102, S200, S202, S204, S206, S300, S302, S400, S402, S404, S406, S408, S410, S412, S500, S502, S504, S506. . . Step label

圖1所繪示為本發明一實施例之記憶體結構的剖面圖。1 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a memory according to an embodiment of the present invention.

圖2所繪示為本發明一實施例之立體記憶體結構的剖面圖。2 is a cross-sectional view showing the structure of a three-dimensional memory according to an embodiment of the present invention.

圖3所繪示為本發明一實施例之記憶體結構的操作方法的流程圖。FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing a method of operating a memory structure according to an embodiment of the invention.

圖4所繪示為本發明第一實施例之記憶體結構的重整操作的流程圖。FIG. 4 is a flow chart showing a reforming operation of the memory structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

圖5所繪示為本發明第二實施例之記憶體結構的重整操作的流程圖。FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing a reforming operation of the memory structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

圖6所繪示為本發明第三實施例之記憶體結構的重整操作的流程圖。FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing a reforming operation of the memory structure according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

圖7所繪示為本發明第四實施例之記憶體結構的重整操作的流程圖。FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing a reforming operation of the memory structure according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

100...記憶體結構100. . . Memory structure

102...基底102. . . Base

104...電荷捕捉層104. . . Charge trapping layer

106...阻擋層106. . . Barrier layer

108...導體層108. . . Conductor layer

110...摻雜區110. . . Doped region

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一種記憶體結構,包括:一基底;一電荷捕捉層,直接配置於該基底上;一阻擋層,配置於該電荷捕捉層上;一導體層,配置於該阻擋層上;以及兩摻雜區,分別配置於該導體層兩側的該基底中。 A memory structure comprising: a substrate; a charge trapping layer disposed directly on the substrate; a barrier layer disposed on the charge trapping layer; a conductor layer disposed on the barrier layer; and a doped region , respectively disposed in the substrate on both sides of the conductor layer. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之記憶體結構,其中該基底包括一矽基底。 The memory structure of claim 1, wherein the substrate comprises a substrate. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之記憶體結構,其中該矽基底包括單晶矽基底或多晶矽基底。 The memory structure of claim 1, wherein the germanium substrate comprises a single crystal germanium substrate or a polycrystalline germanium substrate. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之記憶體結構,其中該電荷捕捉層的材料包括高介電常數捕捉材料。 The memory structure of claim 1, wherein the material of the charge trap layer comprises a high dielectric constant capture material. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之記憶體結構,其中該電荷捕捉層的材料包括氮化矽、氧化鋁或氧化鉿。 The memory structure of claim 1, wherein the material of the charge trap layer comprises tantalum nitride, aluminum oxide or cerium oxide. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之記憶體結構,其中該阻擋層的材料包括高介電常數阻擋材料。 The memory structure of claim 1, wherein the material of the barrier layer comprises a high dielectric constant barrier material. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之記憶體結構,其中該阻擋層的材料包括氧化矽、氮化矽、氧化鋁或氧化鉿。 The memory structure of claim 1, wherein the material of the barrier layer comprises cerium oxide, cerium nitride, aluminum oxide or cerium oxide. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之記憶體結構,其中該導體層的材料包括摻雜多晶矽或金屬。 The memory structure of claim 1, wherein the material of the conductor layer comprises doped polysilicon or metal. 如申請專利範圍第1項所述之記憶體結構,其中該記憶體結構為動態隨機存取記憶體或靜態隨機存取記憶體。 The memory structure of claim 1, wherein the memory structure is a dynamic random access memory or a static random access memory. 一種立體記憶體結構,包括:一基底;一第一隔離層,配置於該基底上;以及一第一記憶體結構,包括:一多晶矽基底,配置於該第一隔離層上;一電荷捕捉層,直接配置於該多晶矽基底上;一阻擋層,配置於該電荷捕捉層上;一導體層,配置於該阻擋層上;以及兩摻雜區,分別配置於該導體層兩側的該多晶矽基底中。 A three-dimensional memory structure includes: a substrate; a first isolation layer disposed on the substrate; and a first memory structure including: a polysilicon substrate disposed on the first isolation layer; a charge trapping layer Directly disposed on the polysilicon substrate; a barrier layer disposed on the charge trap layer; a conductor layer disposed on the barrier layer; and two doped regions respectively disposed on the polysilicon substrate on both sides of the conductor layer in. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述之立體記憶體結構,更包括:一第二隔離層,配置於該第一記憶體結構上;以及一第二記憶體結構,配置於該第二隔離層上,且具有與該第一記憶體結構相同的結構。 The three-dimensional memory structure of claim 10, further comprising: a second isolation layer disposed on the first memory structure; and a second memory structure disposed on the second isolation layer And having the same structure as the first memory structure. 如申請專利範圍第11項所述之立體記憶體結構,其中該第二隔離層的材料包括氧化矽。 The three-dimensional memory structure of claim 11, wherein the material of the second isolation layer comprises ruthenium oxide. 如申請專利範圍第11項所述之立體記憶體結構,其中該第二記憶體結構為動態隨機存取記憶體或靜態隨機存取記憶體。 The three-dimensional memory structure of claim 11, wherein the second memory structure is a dynamic random access memory or a static random access memory. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述之立體記憶體結構,其中該基底包括矽基底。 The three-dimensional memory structure of claim 10, wherein the substrate comprises a germanium substrate. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述之立體記憶體結構,其中該基底上具有一半導體元件。 The three-dimensional memory structure of claim 10, wherein the substrate has a semiconductor component thereon. 如申請專利範圍第15項所述之立體記憶體結構,其中該半導體元件包括記憶體或金氧半電晶體。 The three-dimensional memory structure of claim 15, wherein the semiconductor component comprises a memory or a MOS transistor. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述之立體記憶體結構,其中該電荷捕捉層的材料包括高介電常數捕捉材料。 The three-dimensional memory structure of claim 10, wherein the material of the charge trapping layer comprises a high dielectric constant capturing material. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述之立體記憶體結構,其中該電荷捕捉層的材料包括氮化矽、氧化鋁或氧化鉿。 The three-dimensional memory structure of claim 10, wherein the material of the charge trapping layer comprises tantalum nitride, aluminum oxide or cerium oxide. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述之立體記憶體結構,其中該阻擋層的材料包括高介電常數阻擋材料。 The three-dimensional memory structure of claim 10, wherein the material of the barrier layer comprises a high dielectric constant barrier material. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述之立體記憶體結構,其中該阻擋層的材料包括氧化矽、氮化矽、氧化鋁或氧化鉿。 The three-dimensional memory structure of claim 10, wherein the material of the barrier layer comprises ruthenium oxide, tantalum nitride, aluminum oxide or ruthenium oxide. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述之立體記憶體結構,其中該導體層的材料包括摻雜多晶矽或金屬。 The three-dimensional memory structure of claim 10, wherein the material of the conductor layer comprises doped polysilicon or metal. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述之立體記憶體結構,其中該第一隔離層的材料包括氧化矽。 The three-dimensional memory structure of claim 10, wherein the material of the first isolation layer comprises ruthenium oxide. 如申請專利範圍第10項所述之立體記憶體結構,其中該第一記憶體結構為動態隨機存取記憶體或靜態隨機存取記憶體。 The three-dimensional memory structure of claim 10, wherein the first memory structure is a dynamic random access memory or a static random access memory. 一種記憶體結構的操作方法,其中該記憶體結構包括一基底、一電荷捕捉層、一阻擋層、一導體層及兩摻雜區,該電荷捕捉層直接配置於該基底上,該阻擋層配置於該電荷捕捉層上,該導體層配置於該阻擋層上,該些摻雜區分別配置於該導體層兩側的該基底中,該方法包括:在該導體層上施加一第一電壓;以及 在該基底上施加一第二電壓,其中該第一電壓與該第二電壓之電壓差足以引發F-N穿隧效應,以使得電荷進入該電荷捕捉層或從該電荷捕捉層排出。 A method of operating a memory structure, wherein the memory structure comprises a substrate, a charge trapping layer, a barrier layer, a conductor layer and two doped regions, the charge trapping layer being directly disposed on the substrate, the barrier layer configuration On the charge trapping layer, the conductive layer is disposed on the barrier layer, and the doped regions are respectively disposed in the substrate on both sides of the conductive layer, the method comprising: applying a first voltage on the conductive layer; as well as A second voltage is applied to the substrate, wherein a voltage difference between the first voltage and the second voltage is sufficient to induce an F-N tunneling effect such that charge enters or is discharged from the charge trapping layer. 如申請專利範圍第24項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中該第一電壓為8伏特至20伏特,該第二電壓為0伏特。 The method of operating a memory structure according to claim 24, wherein the first voltage is 8 volts to 20 volts and the second voltage is 0 volts. 如申請專利範圍第24項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中該第一電壓為-8伏特至-20伏特,該第二電壓為0伏特。 The method of operating a memory structure according to claim 24, wherein the first voltage is -8 volts to -20 volts and the second voltage is 0 volts. 如申請專利範圍第24項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中電荷注入該電荷捕捉層為程式化操作,而從該電荷捕捉層排出電荷為抹除操作。 The method of operating a memory structure according to claim 24, wherein the charge injection into the charge trap layer is a stylization operation, and discharging the charge from the charge trap layer is an erase operation. 一種記憶體結構的操作方法,其中該記憶體結構包括一基底、一電荷捕捉層、一阻擋層、一導體層及兩摻雜區,該電荷捕捉層直接配置於該基底上,該阻擋層配置於該電荷捕捉層上,該導體層配置於該阻擋層上,該些摻雜區分別配置於該導體層兩側的該基底中,該方法包括:對該記憶體結構進行一第一程式化操作,使電荷進入該電荷捕捉層;以及當電荷捕捉層中的電荷流失時,對該記憶體結構進行一重整操作。 A method of operating a memory structure, wherein the memory structure comprises a substrate, a charge trapping layer, a barrier layer, a conductor layer and two doped regions, the charge trapping layer being directly disposed on the substrate, the barrier layer configuration On the charge trapping layer, the conductor layer is disposed on the barrier layer, and the doped regions are respectively disposed in the substrate on both sides of the conductor layer, the method comprising: performing a first stylization on the memory structure Operating to cause charge to enter the charge trapping layer; and performing a reforming operation on the memory structure when the charge in the charge trapping layer is lost. 如申請專利範圍第28項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中該重整操作包括:對該記憶體結構進行一抹除操作;以及對該記憶體結構進行一第二程式化操作。The method of operating a memory structure according to claim 28, wherein the reforming operation comprises: performing an erase operation on the memory structure; and performing a second stylization operation on the memory structure. 如申請專利範圍第29項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中於進行該抹除操作之後,該重整操作更包括對該記憶體結構進行一第三核對步驟,以確認該抹除操作是否完成,當該第三核對步驟的結果為已完成該抹除操作時,則進行該第二程式化操作,當該第三核對步驟的結果為未完成該抹除操作時,則繼續進行該抹除操作。The method of operating a memory structure according to claim 29, wherein after performing the erasing operation, the reforming operation further comprises performing a third collating step on the memory structure to confirm the erasing operation. Whether it is completed, when the result of the third verification step is that the erasing operation is completed, the second stylization operation is performed, and when the result of the third verification step is that the erasing operation is not completed, the Erase operation. 如申請專利範圍第28項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中該重整操作包括對該記憶體結構進行一第二程式化操作。The method of operating a memory structure according to claim 28, wherein the reforming operation comprises performing a second stylization operation on the memory structure. 如申請專利範圍第28項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中於進行該第一程式化操作之後,更包括對該記憶體結構進行一第一核對步驟,以確認該第一程式化操作是否完成,當該第一核對步驟的結果為已完成該第一程式化操作時,則結束該第一程式化操作,當該第一核對步驟的結果為未完成該第一程式化操作時,則繼續進行該第一程式化操作。The method for operating a memory structure according to claim 28, wherein after performing the first stylization operation, further comprising performing a first verification step on the memory structure to confirm the first stylized operation Is it completed, when the result of the first collating step is that the first stylized operation has been completed, the first stylized operation is ended, when the result of the first collating step is that the first stylized operation is not completed, Then continue the first stylization operation. 如申請專利範圍第32項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中於結束該第一程式化操作之後,更包括對該記憶體結構進行一第二核對步驟,以確認該電荷捕捉層中的電荷是否流失,當該第二核對步驟的結果為該電荷捕捉層中的電荷已流失時,則進行該重整操作,當該第二核對步驟的結果為該電荷捕捉層中的電荷未流失時,則繼續進行該第二核對步驟。The method for operating a memory structure according to claim 32, wherein after the end of the first stylization operation, further comprising performing a second collating step on the memory structure to confirm the charge trapping layer Whether the charge is lost. When the result of the second collation step is that the charge in the charge trap layer has been lost, the reforming operation is performed, when the result of the second collation step is that the charge in the charge trap layer is not lost. Then proceed to the second verification step. 如申請專利範圍第33項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中該重整操作包括:對該記憶體結構進行一抹除操作;以及對該記憶體結構進行一第二程式化操作。The method of operating a memory structure according to claim 33, wherein the reforming operation comprises: performing an erase operation on the memory structure; and performing a second stylization operation on the memory structure. 如申請專利範圍第34項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中於進行該抹除操作之後,該重整操作更包括對該記憶體結構進行一第三核對步驟,以確認該抹除操作是否完成,當該第三核對步驟的結果為已完成該抹除操作時,則進行該第二程式化操作,當該第三核對步驟的結果為未完成該抹除操作時,則繼續進行該抹除操作。The method of operating a memory structure according to claim 34, wherein after performing the erasing operation, the reforming operation further comprises performing a third collating step on the memory structure to confirm the erasing operation. Whether it is completed, when the result of the third verification step is that the erasing operation is completed, the second stylization operation is performed, and when the result of the third verification step is that the erasing operation is not completed, the Erase operation. 如申請專利範圍第33項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中該重整操作包括對該記憶體結構進行一第二程式化操作。The method of operating a memory structure according to claim 33, wherein the reforming operation comprises performing a second stylization operation on the memory structure. 如申請專利範圍第32項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中該重整操作包括:對該記憶體結構進行一抹除操作;以及對該記憶體結構進行一第二程式化操作。The method of operating a memory structure as described in claim 32, wherein the reforming operation comprises: performing an erase operation on the memory structure; and performing a second stylization operation on the memory structure. 如申請專利範圍第37項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中於進行該抹除操作之後,該重整操作更包括對該記憶體結構進行一第三核對步驟,以確認該抹除操作是否完成,當該第三核對步驟的結果為已完成該抹除操作時,則進行該第二程式化操作,當該第三核對步驟的結果為未完成該抹除操作時,則繼續進行該抹除操作。The method for operating a memory structure according to claim 37, wherein after performing the erasing operation, the reforming operation further comprises performing a third collating step on the memory structure to confirm the erasing operation. Whether it is completed, when the result of the third verification step is that the erasing operation is completed, the second stylization operation is performed, and when the result of the third verification step is that the erasing operation is not completed, the Erase operation. 如申請專利範圍第32項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中該重整操作包括對該記憶體結構進行一第二程式化操作。The method of operating a memory structure according to claim 32, wherein the reforming operation comprises performing a second stylization operation on the memory structure. 如申請專利範圍第28項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中於結束該第一程式化操作之後,更包括對該記憶體結構進行一第二核對步驟,以確認該電荷捕捉層中的電荷是否流失,當該第二核對步驟的結果為該電荷捕捉層中的電荷已流失時,則進行該重整操作,當該第二核對步驟的結果為該電荷捕捉層中的電荷未流失時,則繼續進行該第二核對步驟。The method for operating a memory structure according to claim 28, wherein after the end of the first stylization operation, further comprising performing a second collating step on the memory structure to confirm the charge trapping layer Whether the charge is lost. When the result of the second collation step is that the charge in the charge trap layer has been lost, the reforming operation is performed, when the result of the second collation step is that the charge in the charge trap layer is not lost. Then proceed to the second verification step. 如申請專利範圍第40項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中該重整操作包括:對該記憶體結構進行一抹除操作;以及對該記憶體結構進行一第二程式化操作。The method of operating a memory structure according to claim 40, wherein the reforming operation comprises: performing an erase operation on the memory structure; and performing a second stylization operation on the memory structure. 如申請專利範圍第41項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中於進行該抹除操作之後,該重整操作更包括對該記憶體結構進行一第三核對步驟,以確認該抹除操作是否完成,當該第三核對步驟的結果為已完成該抹除操作時,則進行該第二程式化操作,當該第三核對步驟的結果為未完成該抹除操作時,則繼續進行該抹除操作。The method for operating a memory structure according to claim 41, wherein after performing the erasing operation, the reforming operation further comprises performing a third collating step on the memory structure to confirm the erasing operation. Whether it is completed, when the result of the third verification step is that the erasing operation is completed, the second stylization operation is performed, and when the result of the third verification step is that the erasing operation is not completed, the Erase operation. 如申請專利範圍第40項所述之記憶體結構的操作方法,其中該重整操作包括對該記憶體結構進行一第二程式化操作。The method of operating a memory structure according to claim 40, wherein the reforming operation comprises performing a second stylizing operation on the memory structure.
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