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本發明是有關於一種三維記憶體裝置,且特別是有關於一種可提供負值的源極線電壓或位元線電壓的三維記憶體裝置。The present invention relates to a three-dimensional memory device, and more particularly to a three-dimensional memory device capable of providing negative source line voltage or bit line voltage.
隨著半導體製程技術的進步,以及電子產品功能的精進,在電子產品上設置高度密的快閃記憶體成為一種趨勢。With the advancement of semiconductor process technology and the improvement of electronic product functions, it has become a trend to install high-density flash memory on electronic products.
在習知的三維的及式快閃記憶體裝置中,常透過N型電晶體來建構位元線開關以及源極線開關。在這樣的情況下,位元線開關以及源極線開關僅能提供正值的字元線電壓以及源極線電壓至記憶胞,並使記憶胞執行程式化或抹除動作。然而,由於記憶胞在程式化或抹除動作中,可以是選中記憶胞或是未選中記憶胞。為了使選中記憶胞有效執行程式化或抹除動作,並使未選中記憶胞可被遮蔽而不受到干擾,在製程條件的限制下,要如何提供每一記憶胞合適的偏壓,成為一個困難的課題。In conventional three-dimensional NAND flash memory devices, bit line switches and source line switches are usually implemented by N-type transistors. In this case, the bit line switch and the source line switch can only provide positive word line voltage and source line voltage to the memory cell, and make the memory cell perform programming or erasing operations. However, since the memory cell is in the process of programming or erasing, it can be a selected memory cell or an unselected memory cell. In order to enable the selected memory cells to effectively perform programming or erasing operations, and to enable unselected memory cells to be shielded without interference, under the constraints of process conditions, how to provide an appropriate bias voltage for each memory cell becomes A difficult subject.
本發明提供一種三維記憶體裝置,可提供合適的位元線電壓以及源極線電壓至各個記憶胞。The invention provides a three-dimensional memory device, which can provide appropriate bit line voltage and source line voltage to each memory cell.
本發明的三維記憶體裝置包括多個記憶胞陣列、多個位元線開關以及多個源極線開關。記憶胞陣列具有相對應的多個記憶胞行,記憶胞行分別耦接至多條源極線以及多條位元線。位元線開關分別由多個第一電晶體所構成。第一電晶體的第一端耦接至一共同位元線,第一電晶體的第二端分別耦接至位元線。源極線開關分別由多個第二電晶體所構成。第二電晶體的第二端耦接至共同源極線,第二電晶體的第二端分別耦接至源極線。其中,第一電晶體為P型電晶體或具有三井區基底的N型電晶體,第二電晶體為P型電晶體或具有三井區基底的N型電晶體。The three-dimensional memory device of the present invention includes a plurality of memory cell arrays, a plurality of bit line switches and a plurality of source line switches. The memory cell array has a plurality of corresponding memory cell rows, and the memory cell rows are respectively coupled to a plurality of source lines and a plurality of bit lines. The bit line switches are respectively composed of a plurality of first transistors. The first terminals of the first transistors are coupled to a common bit line, and the second terminals of the first transistors are respectively coupled to the bit lines. The source line switches are respectively composed of a plurality of second transistors. The second terminals of the second transistors are coupled to the common source line, and the second terminals of the second transistors are respectively coupled to the source lines. Wherein, the first transistor is a P-type transistor or an N-type transistor with a Mitsui base, and the second transistor is a P-type transistor or an N-type transistor with a Mitsui base.
基於上述,本發明的三維記憶體裝置透過P型電晶體或具有三井區基底的N型電晶體來建構源極線開關以及位元線開關。其中,本發明的三維記憶體裝置中,可透過控制P型電晶體及/或N型電晶體的井區上的電壓,來使其源極或汲極可以通過正值或負值的電壓。如此一來,源極線開關以及位元線開關可以提供合適的電壓至選中及未選中的記憶胞,使各記憶胞可以完成讀取、程式化以及抹除動作。Based on the above, the three-dimensional memory device of the present invention constructs source line switches and bit line switches through P-type transistors or N-type transistors with a Mitsui substrate. Wherein, in the three-dimensional memory device of the present invention, by controlling the voltage on the well region of the P-type transistor and/or the N-type transistor, the source or drain can pass a positive or negative voltage. In this way, the source line switch and the bit line switch can provide appropriate voltages to the selected and unselected memory cells, so that each memory cell can complete the operations of reading, programming and erasing.
請參照圖1,圖1繪示本發明一實施例的三維記憶體裝置的示意圖。三維記憶體裝置100包括記憶胞陣列111、112、位元線開關BLT0~BLT3以及源極線開關SLT0~SLT3。記憶胞陣列111包括多個記憶胞MC1。記憶胞陣列112則包括多個記憶胞MC2。在記憶胞陣列111中,記憶胞MC1排列成多個記憶胞行以及記憶胞列。在記憶胞陣列112中,記憶胞MC2同樣排列成多個記憶胞行以及記憶胞列。記憶胞陣列111中的多個記憶胞列分別耦接至字元線WL1_0~WL1_1,記憶胞陣列112中的多個記憶胞列分別耦接至字元線WL0_0~WL0_1。另外,記憶胞陣列111以及112的多個記憶胞行相互對應,並分別耦接至位元線LBL0~LBL3以及源極線LSL0~LSL3。Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional memory device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The three-
位元線開關BLT0~BLT3設置在基底120中。位元線開關BLT0~BLT3分別由多個電晶體M11~M14所構成。源極線開關SLT0~SLT3設置在基底130中。源極線開關SLT0~SLT3分別由多個電晶體M21~M24所構成。電晶體M11~M14分別受控於選擇信號SEL_BLT0~SEL_BLT3以被導通或斷開。電晶體M21~M24則分別受控於選擇信號SEL_SLT0~SEL_SLT3以被導通或斷開。The bit line switches BLT0 ˜ BLT3 are disposed in the
在本實施例中,電晶體M11~M14可以為P型電晶體,或也可以是具有三井區基底的N型電晶體。電晶體M21~M24可以為P型電晶體,或也可以是具有三井區基底的N型電晶體。In this embodiment, the transistors M11 - M14 may be P-type transistors, or may also be N-type transistors with a Mitsui base. Transistors M21-M24 may be P-type transistors, or N-type transistors with a Mitsui base.
附帶一提的,本實施例中的記憶胞陣列111以及112為及式快閃(AND type flash)記憶胞陣列。此外,在本發明實施例中,單一條源極線僅透過對應的單一個源極線開關以耦接至共同源極線CSL。單一條位元線則僅透過對應的單一個位元線開關以耦接至共同位元線GBL。Incidentally, the
以下請參照圖2,圖2繪示本發明實施例的三維記憶體裝置中的具有三井區基底的N型電晶體的實施方式的示意圖。N型電晶體200包括N型深井區(DNW)210、P型井區(PWI)220、N型井區230、N型重摻雜區(n+)231、232、P型重摻雜區(p+)233以及閘極結構250。N型深井區210可形成在一P型基底中。P型井區(PWI)220則形成在N型深井區210上,並被N型井區230所環繞。N型重摻雜區(n+)231、232以及P型重摻雜區(p+)233依序排列在P型井區(PWI)220上。其中,N型重摻雜區(n+)232以及P型重摻雜區(p+)233間可透過一絕緣結構245來隔離。N型重摻雜區(n+)231以及232間可用以形成通道,閘極結構250則覆蓋在通道上方,並覆蓋部分的N型重摻雜區(n+)231、232。Please refer to FIG. 2 below. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an implementation of an N-type transistor with a Mitsui substrate in a three-dimensional memory device according to an embodiment of the present invention. N-
在本實施方式中,偏壓電壓VPW可透過連接結構CT以傳送至P型重摻雜區(p+)233,並被施加在P型井區(PWI)220上。透過控制偏壓電壓VPW以及N型深井區210上的電壓,用以作為電晶體200的源、汲極(或汲、源極)的N型重摻雜區(n+)231、232可以用來傳送負值或正值的電壓。In this embodiment, the bias voltage VPW can be transmitted to the P-type heavily doped region (p+) 233 through the connection structure CT, and applied to the P-type well region (PWI) 220 . By controlling the bias voltage VPW and the voltage on the N-type
以下請參照圖3A至圖3D,圖3A至圖3D繪示本發明實施例的三維記憶體裝置的存取動作的示意圖。在圖3A中,在三維記憶體裝置300中,作為源極線開關SLT0~SLT3的電晶體M21~M24以及作為位元線開關BLT0~BLT3的電晶體M11~M14皆為具有三井區基底的N型電晶體。Please refer to FIG. 3A to FIG. 3D below. FIG. 3A to FIG. 3D are schematic diagrams illustrating access operations of a three-dimensional memory device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3A, in the three-
在讀取動作中,電晶體M11~M14的基底(P型井區)320被施加等於0伏特的偏壓電壓,電晶體M21~M24的基底(P型井區)330同樣被施加等於0伏特的偏壓電壓。對應選中記憶胞SMC,位元線LBL2以及源極線LSL2分別為選中位元線以及選中源極線。位元線開關BLT2以及源極線開關SLT2分別為選中位元線開關以及選中源極線開關,並且被導通。其餘的位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3以及其餘的源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3被斷開。此時共同位元線GBL上的電壓可以等於第一電壓,被導通的位元線開關BLT2可提供第一電壓至選中記憶胞SMC的位元線LBL2。另外,此時共同源極線CSL上的電壓等於第二電壓,被導通的源極線開關SLT2則可提供第二電壓至選中記憶胞SMC對應的源極線LSL2。其中,在本實施例中,第一電壓可以為正值,且第一電壓大於第二電壓。例如,第一電壓可以為1伏特,第二電壓則可以為0伏特。In the read operation, the bases (P-type wells) 320 of the transistors M11-M14 are applied with a bias voltage equal to 0 volts, and the bases (P-type wells) 330 of the transistors M21-M24 are also applied with a bias voltage equal to 0 volts. the bias voltage. Corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC, the bit line LBL2 and the source line LSL2 are respectively the selected bit line and the selected source line. The bit line switch BLT2 and the source line switch SLT2 are respectively a selected bit line switch and a selected source line switch, and are turned on. The remaining bit line switches BLT0, BLT1, BLT3 and the remaining source line switches SLT0, SLT1, SLT3 are turned off. At this time, the voltage on the common bit line GBL can be equal to the first voltage, and the turned-on bit line switch BLT2 can provide the first voltage to the bit line LBL2 of the selected memory cell SMC. In addition, at this time, the voltage on the common source line CSL is equal to the second voltage, and the turned-on source line switch SLT2 can provide the second voltage to the source line LSL2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC. Wherein, in this embodiment, the first voltage may be a positive value, and the first voltage is greater than the second voltage. For example, the first voltage can be 1 volt, and the second voltage can be 0 volts.
在另一方面,對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_0上的字元線電信號可以等於讀取電壓(例如5~7伏特)。其餘未對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_1、WL1_0、WL1_1上的字元線電信號可以等於0伏特。On the other hand, the word line electrical signal on the word line WL0_0 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC may be equal to the read voltage (eg, 5-7 volts). The word line electrical signals on the other word lines WL0_1 , WL1_0 , WL1_1 not corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC may be equal to 0 volts.
此外,由於位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3以及源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3皆為被斷開的狀態,位元線LBL0、LBL1、LBL3、源極線LSL0、LSL1、LSL3均為浮接至接地電壓的狀態。In addition, since the bit line switches BLT0, BLT1, BLT3 and the source line switches SLT0, SLT1, SLT3 are all turned off, the bit lines LBL0, LBL1, LBL3, and the source lines LSL0, LSL1, LSL3 are all floating. connected to ground voltage.
選中記憶胞SMC可根據所儲存的資料以傳送電流,並通過位元線LBL2被傳送至感測放大器(未繪示)。感測放大器可轉換選中記憶胞SMC所提供的電流為電壓信號,並使電壓信號與參考電壓比較,來感知選中記憶胞SMC所儲存的資料。The selected memory cell SMC can transmit current according to the stored data, and is sent to the sense amplifier (not shown) through the bit line LBL2. The sense amplifier can convert the current provided by the selected memory cell SMC into a voltage signal, and compare the voltage signal with a reference voltage to sense the data stored in the selected memory cell SMC.
在圖3B中,三維記憶體裝置300執行程式化動作。並透過FN穿隧(Fowler-Nordheim tunneling)的方式來調整選中記憶胞SMC的臨界電壓,並執行程式化動作。In FIG. 3B , the
在程式化動作中,電晶體M11~M14的基底(P型井區)320以及電晶體M21~M24的基底(P型井區)330均被施加為負值的偏壓電壓(例如-7.5伏特)。此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的位元線開關BLT2為選中位元線開關,並且被導通。其餘的位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3則被斷開。位元線開關BLT2並提供負值的第一電壓至選中記憶胞SMC對應的位元線LBL2。其中的第一電壓例如為-7.5伏特。此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的源極線開關SLT2被設定為選中源極線開關,並且被斷開。其餘的源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3則被導通。在此,共同源極線CSL上的電壓例如等於6.5伏特。基於基板效應(body effect),被導通的源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3可提供正值的第二電壓(例如等於3.5伏特)至未選中記憶胞對應的源極線LSL0、LSL1、LSL3。第二電壓用以作為遮蔽(inhibit)電壓。在此,源極線LSL2為浮接的狀態。In the stylized action, the bases (P-type wells) 320 of the transistors M11-M14 and the bases (P-type wells) 330 of the transistors M21-M24 are all applied with a negative bias voltage (eg -7.5 volts ). In addition, the bit line switch BLT2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC is a selected bit line switch and is turned on. The remaining bit line switches BLT0, BLT1, BLT3 are turned off. The bit line switch BLT2 provides a negative first voltage to the bit line LBL2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC. The first voltage is, for example, -7.5 volts. In addition, the source line switch SLT2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC is set as the selected source line switch and turned off. The remaining source line switches SLT0 , SLT1 , SLT3 are turned on. Here, the voltage on the common source line CSL is equal to 6.5 volts, for example. Based on the body effect, the turned-on source line switches SLT0, SLT1, SLT3 can provide a positive second voltage (for example equal to 3.5 volts) to the source lines LSL0, LSL1, LSL3 corresponding to the unselected memory cells . The second voltage is used as an inhibit voltage. Here, the source line LSL2 is in a floating state.
此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_0上的字元線電壓可以被設定為12.5伏特,其餘的字元線WL1_0、WL1_1、WL0_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為-1.5伏特。如此一來,選中記憶胞SMC可承受達20伏特的程式化偏壓(程式化動作中,記憶胞對應的字元線以及位元線(或源極線)間的電壓差),可有效執行程式化的動作。In addition, the word line voltage on the word line WL0_0 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC can be set to 12.5 volts, and the word line voltages on the other word lines WL1_0 , WL1_1 , WL0_1 can be set to -1.5 volts. In this way, the selected memory cell SMC can withstand a programming bias voltage of up to 20 volts (the voltage difference between the word line and the bit line (or source line) corresponding to the memory cell during the programming action), which can effectively Executes a programmed action.
關於其他未選中的記憶胞,其中對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其程式化偏壓可為-5伏特;對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及選中字元線的記憶胞,其程式化偏壓可為9伏特;對應選中位元線、選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其程式化偏壓可為6伏特。上述未選中記憶胞均可有效被遮蔽,而不受程式化動作干擾。Regarding other unselected memory cells, memory cells corresponding to unselected bit lines, unselected source lines, and unselected word lines can be programmed with a bias voltage of -5 volts; corresponding to unselected bits The memory cells of the cell line, unselected source line, and selected word line can be programmed with a bias voltage of 9 volts; corresponding to the selected bit line, selected source line, and unselected word line memory cells, Its programming bias can be 6 volts. The above-mentioned unselected memory cells can be effectively masked without being disturbed by stylized actions.
在圖3C中,三維記憶體裝置300執行位元組抹除動作。選中記憶胞SMC被選中以基於FN穿隧的方式來執行抹除動作。In FIG. 3C , the
在位元組抹除動作中,電晶體M11~M14的基底(P型井區)320以及電晶體M21~M24的基底(P型井區)330均被施加為負值的偏壓電壓(例如-3.5伏特)。此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的位元線開關BLT2為選中位元線開關,並且被導通。其餘的位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3則被斷開。位元線開關BLT2並依據共用位元線GBL上的電壓以提供正值的第一電壓至選中記憶胞SMC對應的位元線LBL2。其中共用位元線GBL上的電壓例如等於10.5伏特,基於基板效應,位元線開關BLT2可提供例如等於7.5伏特的第一電壓至位元線LBL2。In the byte erasing operation, the bases (P-type wells) 320 of the transistors M11-M14 and the bases (P-type wells) 330 of the transistors M21-M24 are both applied with a negative bias voltage (eg -3.5 Volts). In addition, the bit line switch BLT2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC is a selected bit line switch and is turned on. The remaining bit line switches BLT0, BLT1, BLT3 are turned off. The bit line switch BLT2 provides a positive first voltage to the bit line LBL2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC according to the voltage on the common bit line GBL. Wherein the voltage on the common bit line GBL is, for example, equal to 10.5 volts, based on the substrate effect, the bit line switch BLT2 can provide the first voltage, for example, equal to 7.5 volts to the bit line LBL2.
此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的源極線開關SLT2被設定為選中源極線開關,並且被斷開。其餘的源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3則被導通。在此,共同源極線CSL上的電壓例如等於-3.5伏特。被導通的源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3可分別提供負值的第二電壓(例如等於-3.5伏特)至源極線LSL0、LSL1、LSL3。在此,源極線LSL2為浮接的狀態。In addition, the source line switch SLT2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC is set as the selected source line switch and turned off. The remaining source line switches SLT0 , SLT1 , SLT3 are turned on. Here, the voltage on the common source line CSL is equal to -3.5 volts, for example. The turned-on source line switches SLT0 , SLT1 , SLT3 can respectively provide a negative second voltage (eg, equal to −3.5 volts) to the source lines LSL0 , LSL1 , LSL3 . Here, the source line LSL2 is in a floating state.
此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_0上的字元線電壓可以被設定為-12.5伏特,其餘的字元線WL1_0、WL1_1、WL0_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為1.5伏特。如此一來,選中記憶胞SMC可承受達-20伏特的抹除偏壓(抹除動作中,記憶胞對應的字元線以及位元線(或源極線)間的電壓差),可有效執行抹除的動作。In addition, the word line voltage on the word line WL0_0 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC can be set to -12.5 volts, and the word line voltages on the other word lines WL1_0 , WL1_1 , WL0_1 can be set to 1.5 volts. In this way, the selected memory cell SMC can withstand an erase bias voltage of -20 volts (during the erase operation, the voltage difference between the word line and the bit line (or source line) corresponding to the memory cell), it can Efficiently perform the action of erasing.
關於其他未選中的記憶胞,其中對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其抹除偏壓可為5伏特;對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及選中字元線的記憶胞,其抹除偏壓可為-9伏特;對應選中位元線、選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其抹除偏壓可為-6伏特。上述未選中記憶胞均可有效被遮蔽,而不受抹除動作干擾。Regarding other unselected memory cells, the memory cells corresponding to unselected bit lines, unselected source lines and unselected word lines can have an erase bias of 5 volts; corresponding to unselected bit lines line, unselected source line and selected word line memory cell, its erase bias can be -9 volts; corresponding to the selected bit line, selected source line and unselected word line memory cell, Its erase bias can be -6 volts. The above-mentioned unselected memory cells can be effectively covered without being disturbed by the erasing action.
在圖3D中,三維記憶體裝置300執行區塊抹除動作。選中記憶胞區塊SMB中的多個記憶胞同時被選中以執行抹除動作。In FIG. 3D , the
在區塊抹除動作中,電晶體M11~M14的基底(P型井區)320以及電晶體M21~M24的基底(P型井區)330均被施加為0伏特的偏壓電壓。共同位元線GBL以及共同源極線CSL上的電壓可約為13伏特。During the block erase operation, the bases (P-type wells) 320 of the transistors M11 - M14 and the bases (P-type wells) 330 of the transistors M21 - M24 are both applied with a bias voltage of 0 volts. The voltage on the common bit line GBL and the common source line CSL may be about 13 volts.
此外,源極線開關SLT0~SLT3以及位元線開關BLT0~BLT3均被導通。基於基底效應,源極線LSL0~LSL3以及位元線LBL0~LBL3上的電壓均為正值的10伏特。In addition, the source line switches SLT0 - SLT3 and the bit line switches BLT0 - BLT3 are all turned on. Based on the substrate effect, the voltages on the source lines LSL0 - LSL3 and the bit lines LBL0 - LBL3 are all positive 10V.
此外,選中記憶胞區塊SMB的字元線WL0_0、WL0_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為-10伏特,其餘的字元線WL1_0、WL1_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為4伏特。如此一來,選中記憶胞區塊SMB中的記憶胞可承受達-20伏特的抹除偏壓,並可有效執行抹除的動作。其餘未執行抹除化的記憶胞,則可承受-6伏特的抹除偏壓,並可被遮蔽而不受抹除動作所干擾。In addition, the word line voltages on the word lines WL0_0 and WL0_1 of the selected memory cell block SMB can be set to -10 volts, and the word line voltages on the other word lines WL1_0 and WL1_1 can be set to 4 volts . In this way, the memory cells in the selected memory cell block SMB can bear the erasing bias voltage up to -20 volts, and can effectively execute the erasing operation. The remaining memory cells that have not been erased can withstand an erase bias of -6 volts and can be shielded from being disturbed by the erase operation.
以下請參照圖4A至圖4D,圖4A至圖4D繪示本發明另一實施例的三維記憶體裝置的存取動作的示意圖。在圖4A中,在三維記憶體裝置400中,作為源極線開關SLT0~SLT3的電晶體M21~M24為P型電晶體,作為位元線開關BLT0~BLT3的電晶體M11~M14則為具有三井區基底的N型電晶體。Please refer to FIG. 4A to FIG. 4D below. FIG. 4A to FIG. 4D are schematic diagrams illustrating access operations of a three-dimensional memory device according to another embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 4A, in the three-
在讀取動作中,電晶體M11~M14的基底(P型井區)420被施加等於0伏特的偏壓電壓,電晶體M21~M24的基底(N型井區)430被施加例如等於1.8伏特的偏壓電壓。對應選中記憶胞SMC,位元線LBL2以及源極線LSL2分別為選中位元線以及選中源極線,位元線開關BLT2以及源極線開關SLT2分別為選中位元線開關以及選中源極線開關,並且被導通。位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3以及源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3被斷開。此時共同位元線GBL上的電壓可以等於第一電壓,被導通的位元線開關BLT2可提供第一電壓至選中記憶胞SMC的位元線LBL2。另外,此時共同源極線CSL上的電壓等於第二電壓,被導通的源極線開關SLT2則可提供第二電壓至選中記憶胞SMC對應的源極線LSL2。其中,在本實施例中,第一電壓可以為正值,且第一電壓大於第二電壓。例如,第一電壓可以為1伏特,第二電壓則可以為0伏特。In the read operation, the bases (P-type wells) 420 of transistors M11-M14 are applied with a bias voltage equal to 0 volts, and the bases (N-type wells) 430 of transistors M21-M24 are applied with a bias voltage equal to, for example, 1.8 volts. the bias voltage. Corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC, the bit line LBL2 and the source line LSL2 are respectively the selected bit line and the selected source line, and the bit line switch BLT2 and the source line switch SLT2 are respectively the selected bit line switch and The source line switch is selected and turned on. Bit line switches BLT0, BLT1, BLT3 and source line switches SLT0, SLT1, SLT3 are turned off. At this time, the voltage on the common bit line GBL can be equal to the first voltage, and the turned-on bit line switch BLT2 can provide the first voltage to the bit line LBL2 of the selected memory cell SMC. In addition, at this time, the voltage on the common source line CSL is equal to the second voltage, and the turned-on source line switch SLT2 can provide the second voltage to the source line LSL2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC. Wherein, in this embodiment, the first voltage may be a positive value, and the first voltage is greater than the second voltage. For example, the first voltage can be 1 volt, and the second voltage can be 0 volts.
在另一方面,對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_0上的字元線電信號可以等於讀取電壓(例如5~7伏特)。其餘未對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_1、WL1_0、WL1_1上的字元線電信號可以等於0伏特。On the other hand, the word line electrical signal on the word line WL0_0 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC may be equal to the read voltage (eg, 5-7 volts). The word line electrical signals on the other word lines WL0_1 , WL1_0 , WL1_1 not corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC may be equal to 0 volts.
此外,由於位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3以及源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3皆為被斷開的狀態,位元線LBL0、LBL1、LBL3、源極線LSL0、LSL1、LSL3均為浮接至接地電壓的狀態。In addition, since the bit line switches BLT0, BLT1, BLT3 and the source line switches SLT0, SLT1, SLT3 are all turned off, the bit lines LBL0, LBL1, LBL3, and the source lines LSL0, LSL1, LSL3 are all floating. connected to ground voltage.
選中記憶胞SMC可根據所儲存的資料以傳送電流,並通過位元線LBL2被傳送至感測放大器(未繪示)。感測放大器可轉換選中記憶胞SMC所提供的電流為電壓信號,並使電壓信號與參考電壓比較,來感知選中記憶胞SMC所儲存的資料。The selected memory cell SMC can transmit current according to the stored data, and is sent to the sense amplifier (not shown) through the bit line LBL2. The sense amplifier can convert the current provided by the selected memory cell SMC into a voltage signal, and compare the voltage signal with a reference voltage to sense the data stored in the selected memory cell SMC.
在圖4B中,三維記憶體裝置400執行程式化動作。並透過FN穿隧(Fowler-Nordheim tunning)的方式來調整選中記憶胞SMC的臨界電壓,並執行程式化動作。In FIG. 4B , the
在程式化動作中,電晶體M11~M14的基底(P型井區)420施加為負值的偏壓電壓(例如-10.5伏特),電晶體M21~M24的基底(N型井區)430均被施加為正值的偏壓電壓(例如3.5伏特)。此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的位元線開關BLT2為選中位元線開關,並且被導通。其餘的位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3則被斷開。位元線開關BLT2並提供負值的第一電壓至選中記憶胞SMC對應的位元線LBL2。其中的第一電壓例如為-10.5伏特。此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的源極線開關SLT2被設定為選中源極線開關,並且被斷開。其餘的源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3則被導通。被導通的源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3可提供約等於3.5伏特的正值的第二電壓至源極線LSL0、LSL1、LSL3。第二電壓用以作為遮蔽(inhibit)電壓。在此,源極線LSL2為浮接的狀態。In the stylized action, the bases (P-type wells) 420 of the transistors M11~M14 are applied with a negative bias voltage (for example -10.5 volts), and the bases (N-type wells) 430 of the transistors M21~M24 are A bias voltage (eg 3.5 volts) is applied as a positive value. In addition, the bit line switch BLT2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC is a selected bit line switch and is turned on. The remaining bit line switches BLT0, BLT1, BLT3 are turned off. The bit line switch BLT2 provides a negative first voltage to the bit line LBL2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC. The first voltage is, for example, -10.5 volts. In addition, the source line switch SLT2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC is set as the selected source line switch and turned off. The remaining source line switches SLT0 , SLT1 , SLT3 are turned on. The turned-on source line switches SLT0 , SLT1 , SLT3 can provide a positive second voltage approximately equal to 3.5 volts to the source lines LSL0 , LSL1 , LSL3 . The second voltage is used as an inhibit voltage. Here, the source line LSL2 is in a floating state.
此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_0上的字元線電壓可以被設定為12.5伏特,其餘的字元線WL1_0、WL1_1、WL0_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為-1.5伏特。如此一來,選中記憶胞SMC可承受達23伏特的程式化偏壓(程式化動作中,記憶胞對應的字元線以及位元線(或源極線)間的電壓差),可有效執行程式化的動作。In addition, the word line voltage on the word line WL0_0 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC can be set to 12.5 volts, and the word line voltages on the other word lines WL1_0 , WL1_1 , WL0_1 can be set to -1.5 volts. In this way, the selected memory cell SMC can withstand a programming bias voltage of up to 23 volts (the voltage difference between the word line and the bit line (or source line) corresponding to the memory cell during the programming action), which can effectively Executes a programmed action.
關於其他未選中的記憶胞,其中對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其程式化偏壓可為-5伏特;對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及選中字元線的記憶胞,其程式化偏壓可為9伏特;對應選中位元線、選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其程式化偏壓可為9伏特。上述未選中記憶胞均可有效被遮蔽,而不受程式化動作干擾。Regarding other unselected memory cells, memory cells corresponding to unselected bit lines, unselected source lines, and unselected word lines can be programmed with a bias voltage of -5 volts; corresponding to unselected bits The memory cells of the cell line, unselected source line, and selected word line can be programmed with a bias voltage of 9 volts; corresponding to the selected bit line, selected source line, and unselected word line memory cells, Its programming bias can be 9 volts. The above-mentioned unselected memory cells can be effectively masked without being disturbed by stylized actions.
在圖4C中,三維記憶體裝置400執行位元組抹除動作。選中記憶胞SMC被選中以基於FN穿隧的方式來執行抹除動作。In FIG. 4C , the
在位元組抹除動作中,電晶體M11~M14的基底(P型井區)420施加為負值的偏壓電壓(例如-6.5伏特),電晶體M21~M24的基底(N型井區)430均被施加為正值的偏壓電壓(例如7.5伏特)。此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的位元線開關BLT2為選中位元線開關,並且被斷開。其餘的位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3則被導通。位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3並依據共用位元線GBL上的電壓以提供正值的第一電壓至多個未選中記憶胞對應的位元線LBL0、LBL1、LBL3。其中共用位元線GBL上的電壓例如等於-6.5伏特。位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3可提供例如等於-6.5伏特的負值的第一電壓至位元線LBL0、LBL1、LBL3。位元線LBL2則為浮接的狀態。In the byte erasing operation, the bases (P-type wells) 420 of transistors M11~M14 are applied with a negative bias voltage (for example -6.5 volts), and the bases (N-type wells) of transistors M21-M24 ) 430 are applied with a positive bias voltage (eg, 7.5 volts). In addition, the bit line switch BLT2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC is a selected bit line switch and is turned off. The remaining bit line switches BLT0, BLT1, BLT3 are turned on. The bit line switches BLT0 , BLT1 , BLT3 provide a positive first voltage to bit lines LBL0 , LBL1 , LBL3 corresponding to a plurality of unselected memory cells according to the voltage on the common bit line GBL. The voltage on the common bit line GBL is, for example, equal to -6.5 volts. Bit line switches BLT0 , BLT1 , BLT3 may provide a negative first voltage, eg equal to -6.5 volts, to bit lines LBL0 , LBL1 , LBL3 . The bit line LBL2 is in a floating state.
此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的源極線開關SLT2被設定為選中源極線開關,並且被導通。其餘的源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3則被斷開。在此,共同源極線CSL上的電壓例如等於7.5伏特。被導通的源極線開關SLT2可提供正值的第二電壓(等於7.5伏特)的源極線LSL2。在此,源極線LSL0、LSL1、LSL3為浮接的狀態。In addition, the source line switch SLT2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC is set as the selected source line switch and turned on. The remaining source line switches SLT0, SLT1, SLT3 are turned off. Here, the voltage on the common source line CSL is equal to 7.5 volts, for example. The turned-on source line switch SLT2 may provide the source line LSL2 with a positive second voltage (equal to 7.5 volts). Here, the source lines LSL0 , LSL1 , and LSL3 are in a floating state.
此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_0上的字元線電壓可以被設定為-12.5伏特,其餘的字元線WL1_0、WL1_1、WL0_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為1.5伏特。如此一來,選中記憶胞SMC可承受達-20伏特的抹除偏壓(抹除動作中,記憶胞對應的字元線以及位元線(或源極線)間的電壓差),可有效執行抹除的動作。In addition, the word line voltage on the word line WL0_0 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC can be set to -12.5 volts, and the word line voltages on the other word lines WL1_0 , WL1_1 , WL0_1 can be set to 1.5 volts. In this way, the selected memory cell SMC can withstand an erase bias voltage of -20 volts (during the erase operation, the voltage difference between the word line and the bit line (or source line) corresponding to the memory cell), it can Efficiently perform the action of erasing.
關於其他未選中的記憶胞,其中對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其抹除偏壓可為8伏特;對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及選中字元線的記憶胞,其抹除偏壓可為-6伏特;對應選中位元線、選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其抹除偏壓可為-6伏特。上述未選中記憶胞均可有效被遮蔽,而不受抹除動作干擾。Regarding other unselected memory cells, the memory cells corresponding to unselected bit lines, unselected source lines and unselected word lines can have an erase bias of 8 volts; corresponding to unselected bit lines line, unselected source line and selected word line memory cell, its erase bias can be -6 volts; corresponding to the selected bit line, selected source line and unselected word line memory cell, Its erase bias can be -6 volts. The above-mentioned unselected memory cells can be effectively covered without being disturbed by the erasing action.
在圖4D中,三維記憶體裝置400執行區塊抹除動作。選中記憶胞區塊SMB中的多個記憶胞同時被選中以執行抹除動作。In FIG. 4D , the
在區塊抹除動作中,電晶體M11~M14的基底(P型井區)420可被施加為0伏特的偏壓電壓。電晶體M21~M24的基底(N型井區)430可被施加為10伏特的偏壓電壓。共同位元線GBL上的電壓可約為13伏特,共同源極線CSL上的電壓則可為10伏特。In the block erase operation, the bases (P-type well regions) 420 of the transistors M11 - M14 can be applied with a bias voltage of 0 volts. The bases (N-type well regions) 430 of the transistors M21 - M24 can be applied with a bias voltage of 10 volts. The voltage on the common bit line GBL can be about 13 volts, and the voltage on the common source line CSL can be about 10 volts.
此外,源極線開關SLT0~SLT3以及位元線開關BLT0~BLT3均被導通。源極線LSL0~LSL3上的電壓均為正值的10伏特。且基於基底效應,位元線LBL0~LBL3上的電壓也可為正值的10伏特。In addition, the source line switches SLT0 - SLT3 and the bit line switches BLT0 - BLT3 are all turned on. The voltages on the source lines LSL0~LSL3 are all positive 10 volts. And based on the floor effect, the voltage on the bit lines LBL0 - LBL3 can also be a positive value of 10 volts.
此外,選中記憶胞區塊SMB的字元線WL0_0、WL0_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為-10伏特,其餘的字元線WL1_0、WL1_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為4伏特。如此一來,選中記憶胞區塊SMB中的記憶胞可承受達-20伏特的抹除偏壓,並可有效執行抹除的動作。其餘未執行抹除化的記憶胞,則可承受-6伏特的抹除偏壓,並可被遮蔽而不受抹除動作所干擾。In addition, the word line voltages on the word lines WL0_0 and WL0_1 of the selected memory cell block SMB can be set to -10 volts, and the word line voltages on the other word lines WL1_0 and WL1_1 can be set to 4 volts . In this way, the memory cells in the selected memory cell block SMB can bear the erasing bias voltage up to -20 volts, and can effectively execute the erasing operation. The remaining memory cells that have not been erased can withstand an erase bias of -6 volts and can be shielded from being disturbed by the erase operation.
以下請參照圖5A至圖5D,圖5A至圖5D繪示本發明另一實施例的三維記憶體裝置的存取動作的示意圖。在圖5A中,在三維記憶體裝置500中,作為源極線開關SLT0~SLT3的電晶體M21~M24為具有三井區基底的N型電晶體,作為位元線開關BLT0~BLT3的電晶體M11~M14則為P型電晶體。Please refer to FIG. 5A to FIG. 5D below. FIG. 5A to FIG. 5D are schematic diagrams illustrating access operations of a three-dimensional memory device according to another embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 5A, in the three-
在讀取動作中,電晶體M11~M14的基底(N型井區)420被施加等於1.8伏特的偏壓電壓,電晶體M21~M24的基底(P型井區)430被施加例如等於0伏特的偏壓電壓。對應選中記憶胞SMC,位元線LBL2以及源極線LSL2分別為選中位元線以及選中源極線,位元線開關BLT2以及源極線開關SLT2分別為選中位元線開關以及選中源極線開關,並且被導通。位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3以及源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3被斷開。此時共同位元線GBL上的電壓可以等於第一電壓,被導通的位元線開關BLT2可提供第一電壓至選中記憶胞SMC的位元線LBL2。另外,此時共同源極線CSL上的電壓等於第二電壓,被導通的源極線開關SLT2則可提供第二電壓至選中記憶胞SMC對應的源極線LSL2。其中,在本實施例中,第一電壓可以為正值,且第一電壓大於第二電壓。例如,第一電壓可以為1伏特,第二電壓則可以為0伏特。In the read operation, the bases (N-type wells) 420 of transistors M11-M14 are applied with a bias voltage equal to 1.8 volts, and the bases (P-type wells) 430 of transistors M21-M24 are applied with a bias voltage equal to, for example, 0 volts. the bias voltage. Corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC, the bit line LBL2 and the source line LSL2 are respectively the selected bit line and the selected source line, and the bit line switch BLT2 and the source line switch SLT2 are respectively the selected bit line switch and The source line switch is selected and turned on. Bit line switches BLT0, BLT1, BLT3 and source line switches SLT0, SLT1, SLT3 are turned off. At this time, the voltage on the common bit line GBL can be equal to the first voltage, and the turned-on bit line switch BLT2 can provide the first voltage to the bit line LBL2 of the selected memory cell SMC. In addition, at this time, the voltage on the common source line CSL is equal to the second voltage, and the turned-on source line switch SLT2 can provide the second voltage to the source line LSL2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC. Wherein, in this embodiment, the first voltage may be a positive value, and the first voltage is greater than the second voltage. For example, the first voltage can be 1 volt, and the second voltage can be 0 volts.
在另一方面,對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_0上的字元線電信號可以等於讀取電壓(例如5~7伏特)。其餘未對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_1、WL1_0、WL1_1上的字元線電信號可以等於0伏特。On the other hand, the word line electrical signal on the word line WL0_0 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC may be equal to the read voltage (eg, 5-7 volts). The word line electrical signals on the other word lines WL0_1 , WL1_0 , WL1_1 not corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC may be equal to 0 volts.
此外,由於位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3以及源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3皆為被斷開的狀態,位元線LBL0、LBL1、LBL3、源極線LSL0、LSL1、LSL3均為浮接至接地電壓的狀態。In addition, since the bit line switches BLT0, BLT1, BLT3 and the source line switches SLT0, SLT1, SLT3 are all turned off, the bit lines LBL0, LBL1, LBL3, and the source lines LSL0, LSL1, LSL3 are all floating. connected to ground voltage.
選中記憶胞SMC可根據所儲存的資料以傳送電流,並通過位元線LBL2被傳送至感測放大器(未繪示)。感測放大器可轉換選中記憶胞SMC所提供的電流為電壓信號,並使電壓信號與參考電壓比較,來感知選中記憶胞SMC所儲存的資料。The selected memory cell SMC can transmit current according to the stored data, and is sent to the sense amplifier (not shown) through the bit line LBL2. The sense amplifier can convert the current provided by the selected memory cell SMC into a voltage signal, and compare the voltage signal with a reference voltage to sense the data stored in the selected memory cell SMC.
在圖5B中,三維記憶體裝置500執行程式化動作。並透過FN穿隧(Fowler-Nordheim tunning)的方式來調整選中記憶胞SMC的臨界電壓,並執行程式化動作。In FIG. 5B , the
在程式化動作中,電晶體M11~M14的基底(N型井區)420施加為正值的偏壓電壓(例如3.5伏特),電晶體M21~M24的基底(P型井區)430被施加為負值的偏壓電壓(例如-10.5伏特)。此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的位元線開關BLT2為選中位元線開關,並且被斷開。其餘的位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3則被導通。位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3並提供正值的第一電壓至多個未選中記憶胞對應的位元線LBL0、LBL1、LBL3。其中的第一電壓例如為3.5伏特。此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的源極線開關SLT2被設定為選中源極線開關,並且被導通。其餘的源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3則被斷開。被導通的源極線開關SLT2可提供約等於的負值的第二電壓(例如等於-10.5伏特)至源極線LSL2。上述的第一電壓用以作為遮蔽(inhibit)電壓。在此,位元線LBL2為浮接的狀態。In the stylized action, the bases (N-type wells) 420 of the transistors M11~M14 are applied with a positive bias voltage (for example, 3.5 volts), and the bases (P-type wells) 430 of the transistors M21~M24 are applied A negative bias voltage (eg -10.5 volts). In addition, the bit line switch BLT2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC is a selected bit line switch and is turned off. The remaining bit line switches BLT0, BLT1, BLT3 are turned on. The bit line switches BLT0 , BLT1 , BLT3 provide a positive first voltage to the bit lines LBL0 , LBL1 , LBL3 corresponding to the unselected memory cells. The first voltage is, for example, 3.5 volts. In addition, the source line switch SLT2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC is set as the selected source line switch and turned on. The remaining source line switches SLT0, SLT1, SLT3 are turned off. The turned-on source line switch SLT2 may provide a second voltage approximately equal to a negative value (eg, equal to −10.5 volts) to the source line LSL2 . The above-mentioned first voltage is used as an inhibit voltage. Here, bit line LBL2 is in a floating state.
此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_0上的字元線電壓可以被設定為12.5伏特,其餘的字元線WL1_0、WL1_1、WL0_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為-1.5伏特。如此一來,選中記憶胞SMC可承受達23伏特的程式化偏壓(程式化動作中,記憶胞對應的字元線以及位元線(或源極線)間的電壓差),可有效執行程式化的動作。In addition, the word line voltage on the word line WL0_0 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC can be set to 12.5 volts, and the word line voltages on the other word lines WL1_0 , WL1_1 , WL0_1 can be set to -1.5 volts. In this way, the selected memory cell SMC can withstand a programming bias voltage of up to 23 volts (the voltage difference between the word line and the bit line (or source line) corresponding to the memory cell during the programming action), which can effectively Executes a programmed action.
關於其他未選中的記憶胞,其中對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其程式化偏壓可為-5伏特;對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及選中字元線的記憶胞,其程式化偏壓可為9伏特;對應選中位元線、選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其程式化偏壓可為9伏特。上述未選中記憶胞均可有效被遮蔽,而不受程式化動作干擾。Regarding other unselected memory cells, memory cells corresponding to unselected bit lines, unselected source lines, and unselected word lines can be programmed with a bias voltage of -5 volts; corresponding to unselected bits The memory cells of the cell line, unselected source line, and selected word line can be programmed with a bias voltage of 9 volts; corresponding to the selected bit line, selected source line, and unselected word line memory cells, Its programming bias can be 9 volts. The above-mentioned unselected memory cells can be effectively masked without being disturbed by stylized actions.
在圖5C中,三維記憶體裝置500執行位元組抹除動作。選中記憶胞SMC被選中以基於FN穿隧的方式來執行抹除動作。In FIG. 5C , the
在位元組抹除動作中,電晶體M11~M14的基底(N型井區)420施加為正值的偏壓電壓(例如7.5伏特),電晶體M21~M24的基底(P型井區)430均被施加為負值的偏壓電壓(例如-4.5伏特)。此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的位元線開關BLT2為選中位元線開關,並且被導通。其餘的位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3則被斷開。位元線開關BLT2並依據共用位元線GBL上的電壓以提供正值的第一電壓至選中記憶胞SMC對應的位元線LBL2。其中共用位元線GBL上的電壓例如等於7.5伏特。位元線開關BLT2可提供正值的第一電壓(例如等於7.5伏特)至位元線LBL2。位元線LBL0、LBL1、LBL3則為浮接的狀態。In the byte erasing operation, the bases (N-type wells) 420 of transistors M11~M14 are applied with a positive bias voltage (for example, 7.5 volts), and the bases (P-type wells) of transistors M21~
此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的源極線開關SLT2被設定為選中源極線開關,並且被斷開。其餘的源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3則被導通。在此,共同源極線CSL上的電壓例如等於-4.5伏特。被導通的源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3可提供負值的第二電壓(例如等於-4.5伏特)至未選中記憶胞對應的源極線LSL0、LSL1、LSL3。在此,源極線LSL2為浮接的狀態。In addition, the source line switch SLT2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC is set as the selected source line switch and turned off. The remaining source line switches SLT0 , SLT1 , SLT3 are turned on. Here, the voltage on the common source line CSL is equal to -4.5 volts, for example. The turned-on source line switches SLT0 , SLT1 , SLT3 can provide a negative second voltage (for example equal to -4.5 volts) to the source lines LSL0 , LSL1 , LSL3 corresponding to the unselected memory cells. Here, the source line LSL2 is in a floating state.
此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_0上的字元線電壓可以被設定為-12.5伏特,其餘的字元線WL1_0、WL1_1、WL0_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為1.5伏特。如此一來,選中記憶胞SMC可承受達-20伏特的抹除偏壓(抹除動作中,記憶胞對應的字元線以及位元線(或源極線)間的電壓差),可有效執行抹除的動作。In addition, the word line voltage on the word line WL0_0 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC can be set to -12.5 volts, and the word line voltages on the other word lines WL1_0 , WL1_1 , WL0_1 can be set to 1.5 volts. In this way, the selected memory cell SMC can withstand an erasing bias voltage of -20 volts (during the erasing operation, the voltage difference between the word line and the bit line (or source line) corresponding to the memory cell), it can Efficiently perform the action of erasing.
關於其他未選中的記憶胞,其中對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其抹除偏壓可為6伏特;對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及選中字元線的記憶胞,其抹除偏壓可為-8伏特;對應選中位元線、選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其抹除偏壓可為-6伏特。上述未選中記憶胞均可有效被遮蔽,而不受抹除動作干擾。Regarding other unselected memory cells, the memory cells corresponding to unselected bit lines, unselected source lines and unselected word lines can have an erase bias of 6 volts; corresponding to unselected bit lines line, unselected source line and selected word line memory cell, its erase bias can be -8 volts; corresponding to the selected bit line, selected source line and unselected word line memory cell, Its erase bias can be -6 volts. The above-mentioned unselected memory cells can be effectively covered without being disturbed by the erasing action.
在圖5D中,三維記憶體裝置500執行區塊抹除動作。選中記憶胞區塊SMB中的多個記憶胞同時被選中以執行抹除動作。In FIG. 5D , the
在區塊抹除動作中,電晶體M11~M14的基底(N型井區)420可被施加為10伏特的偏壓電壓。電晶體M21~M24的基底(P型井區)430可被施加為0伏特的偏壓電壓。共同位元線GBL上的電壓可約為10伏特,共同源極線CSL上的電壓則可為13伏特。In the block erase operation, the bases (N-type well regions) 420 of the transistors M11 - M14 may be applied with a bias voltage of 10 volts. The bases (P-type well regions) 430 of the transistors M21 - M24 can be applied with a bias voltage of 0 volts. The voltage on the common bit line GBL may be about 10 volts, and the voltage on the common source line CSL may be 13 volts.
此外,源極線開關SLT0~SLT3以及位元線開關BLT0~BLT3均被導通。源極線LSL0~LSL3上的電壓均為正值的10伏特。且基於基底效應,位元線LBL0~LBL3上的電壓也可為正值的10伏特。In addition, the source line switches SLT0 - SLT3 and the bit line switches BLT0 - BLT3 are all turned on. The voltages on the source lines LSL0~LSL3 are all positive 10 volts. And based on the floor effect, the voltage on the bit lines LBL0 - LBL3 can also be a positive value of 10 volts.
此外,選中記憶胞區塊SMB的字元線WL0_0、WL0_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為-10伏特,其餘的字元線WL1_0、WL1_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為4伏特。如此一來,選中記憶胞區塊SMB中的記憶胞可承受達-20伏特的抹除偏壓,並可有效執行抹除的動作。其餘未執行抹除化的記憶胞,則可承受-6伏特的抹除偏壓,並可被遮蔽而不受抹除動作所干擾。In addition, the word line voltages on the word lines WL0_0 and WL0_1 of the selected memory cell block SMB can be set to -10 volts, and the word line voltages on the other word lines WL1_0 and WL1_1 can be set to 4 volts . In this way, the memory cells in the selected memory cell block SMB can bear the erasing bias voltage up to -20 volts, and can effectively execute the erasing operation. The remaining memory cells that have not been erased can withstand an erase bias of -6 volts and can be shielded from being disturbed by the erase operation.
以下請參照圖6A至圖6D,圖6A至圖6D繪示本發明另一實施例的三維記憶體裝置的存取動作的示意圖。在圖6A中,在三維記憶體裝置600中,作為源極線開關SLT0~SLT3的電晶體M21~M24以及作為位元線開關BLT0~BLT3的電晶體M11~M14均為P型電晶體。Please refer to FIG. 6A to FIG. 6D below. FIG. 6A to FIG. 6D are schematic diagrams illustrating access operations of a three-dimensional memory device according to another embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 6A, in the three-
在讀取動作中,電晶體M11~M14的基底(N型井區)420被施加等於1.8伏特的偏壓電壓,電晶體M21~M24的基底(N型井區)430同樣可被施加例如等於1.8伏特的偏壓電壓。對應選中記憶胞SMC,位元線LBL2以及源極線LSL2分別為選中位元線以及選中源極線,位元線開關BLT2以及源極線開關SLT2分別為選中位元線開關以及選中源極線開關,並且被導通。位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3以及源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3被斷開。此時共同位元線GBL上的電壓可以等於第一電壓,被導通的位元線開關BLT2可提供第一電壓至選中記憶胞SMC的位元線LBL2。另外,此時共同源極線CSL上的電壓等於第二電壓,被導通的源極線開關SLT2則可提供第二電壓至選中記憶胞SMC對應的源極線LSL2。其中,在本實施例中,第一電壓可以為正值,且第一電壓大於第二電壓。例如,第一電壓可以為1伏特,第二電壓則可以為0伏特。In the read operation, the bases (N-type wells) 420 of the transistors M11-M14 are applied with a bias voltage equal to 1.8 volts, and the bases (N-type wells) 430 of the transistors M21-M24 can also be applied, for example, equal to 1.8 volt bias voltage. Corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC, the bit line LBL2 and the source line LSL2 are respectively the selected bit line and the selected source line, and the bit line switch BLT2 and the source line switch SLT2 are respectively the selected bit line switch and The source line switch is selected and turned on. Bit line switches BLT0, BLT1, BLT3 and source line switches SLT0, SLT1, SLT3 are turned off. At this time, the voltage on the common bit line GBL can be equal to the first voltage, and the turned-on bit line switch BLT2 can provide the first voltage to the bit line LBL2 of the selected memory cell SMC. In addition, at this time, the voltage on the common source line CSL is equal to the second voltage, and the turned-on source line switch SLT2 can provide the second voltage to the source line LSL2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC. Wherein, in this embodiment, the first voltage may be a positive value, and the first voltage is greater than the second voltage. For example, the first voltage can be 1 volt, and the second voltage can be 0 volts.
在另一方面,對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_0上的字元線電信號可以等於讀取電壓(例如5~7伏特)。其餘未對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_1、WL1_0、WL1_1上的字元線電信號可以等於0伏特。On the other hand, the word line electrical signal on the word line WL0_0 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC may be equal to the read voltage (eg, 5-7 volts). The word line electrical signals on the other word lines WL0_1 , WL1_0 , WL1_1 not corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC may be equal to 0 volts.
此外,由於位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3以及源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3皆為被斷開的狀態,位元線LBL0、LBL1、LBL3、源極線LSL0、LSL1、LSL3均為浮接至接地電壓的狀態。In addition, since the bit line switches BLT0, BLT1, BLT3 and the source line switches SLT0, SLT1, SLT3 are all turned off, the bit lines LBL0, LBL1, LBL3, and the source lines LSL0, LSL1, LSL3 are all floating. connected to ground voltage.
選中記憶胞SMC可根據所儲存的資料以傳送電流,並通過位元線LBL2被傳送至感測放大器(未繪示)。感測放大器可轉換選中記憶胞SMC所提供的電流為電壓信號,並使電壓信號與參考電壓比較,來感知選中記憶胞SMC所儲存的資料。The selected memory cell SMC can transmit current according to the stored data, and is sent to the sense amplifier (not shown) through the bit line LBL2. The sense amplifier can convert the current provided by the selected memory cell SMC into a voltage signal, and compare the voltage signal with a reference voltage to sense the data stored in the selected memory cell SMC.
在圖6B中,三維記憶體裝置600執行程式化動作。並透過FN穿隧(Fowler-Nordheim tunning)的方式來調整選中記憶胞SMC的臨界電壓,並執行程式化動作。In FIG. 6B , the
在程式化動作中,電晶體M11~M14的基底以及電晶體M21~M24的基底(N型井區)420均可被施加為正值的偏壓電壓(例如3.5伏特)。此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的位元線開關BLT2為選中位元線開關,並且被導通。其餘的位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3則被斷開。位元線開關BLT2並提供正值的第一電壓至選中記憶胞SMC對應的位元線LBL2。其中的第一電壓例如為-7.5伏特。此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的源極線開關SLT2被設定為選中源極線開關,並且被斷開。其餘的源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3則被導通。被導通的源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3可提供約等於的正值的第二電壓(例如等於3.5伏特)至源極線LSL0、LSL1、LSL3。上述的第二電壓用以作為遮蔽(inhibit)電壓。在此,源極線LSL2為浮接的狀態。In the programming operation, the bases of the transistors M11 - M14 and the bases (N-type wells) 420 of the transistors M21 - M24 can be applied with a positive bias voltage (for example, 3.5V). In addition, the bit line switch BLT2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC is a selected bit line switch and is turned on. The remaining bit line switches BLT0, BLT1, BLT3 are turned off. The bit line switch BLT2 provides a positive first voltage to the bit line LBL2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC. The first voltage is, for example, -7.5 volts. In addition, the source line switch SLT2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC is set as the selected source line switch and turned off. The remaining source line switches SLT0 , SLT1 , SLT3 are turned on. The turned-on source line switches SLT0 , SLT1 , SLT3 may provide a second voltage with a positive value approximately equal to 10V (eg equal to 3.5 volts) to the source lines LSL0 , LSL1 , LSL3 . The above-mentioned second voltage is used as an inhibit voltage. Here, the source line LSL2 is in a floating state.
此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_0上的字元線電壓可以被設定為12.5伏特,其餘的字元線WL1_0、WL1_1、WL0_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為-1.5伏特。如此一來,選中記憶胞SMC可承受達20伏特的程式化偏壓(程式化動作中,記憶胞對應的字元線以及位元線(或源極線)間的電壓差),可有效執行程式化的動作。In addition, the word line voltage on the word line WL0_0 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC can be set to 12.5 volts, and the word line voltages on the other word lines WL1_0 , WL1_1 , WL0_1 can be set to -1.5 volts. In this way, the selected memory cell SMC can withstand a programming bias voltage of up to 20 volts (the voltage difference between the word line and the bit line (or source line) corresponding to the memory cell during the programming action), which can effectively Executes a programmed action.
關於其他未選中的記憶胞,其中對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其程式化偏壓可為-5伏特;對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及選中字元線的記憶胞,其程式化偏壓可為9伏特;對應選中位元線、選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其程式化偏壓可為6伏特。上述未選中記憶胞均可有效被遮蔽,而不受程式化動作干擾。Regarding other unselected memory cells, memory cells corresponding to unselected bit lines, unselected source lines, and unselected word lines can be programmed with a bias voltage of -5 volts; corresponding to unselected bits The memory cells of the cell line, unselected source line, and selected word line can be programmed with a bias voltage of 9 volts; corresponding to the selected bit line, selected source line, and unselected word line memory cells, Its programming bias can be 6 volts. The above-mentioned unselected memory cells can be effectively masked without being disturbed by stylized actions.
在圖6C中,三維記憶體裝置600執行位元組抹除動作。選中記憶胞SMC被選中以基於FN穿隧的方式來執行抹除動作。In FIG. 6C , the
在位元組抹除動作中,電晶體M11~M14以及電晶體M21~M24的基底(N型井區)420、430均施加為正值的偏壓電壓(例如7.5伏特)。此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的位元線開關BLT2為選中位元線開關,並且被導通。其餘的位元線開關BLT0、BLT1、BLT3則被斷開。位元線開關BLT2並依據共用位元線GBL上的電壓以提供正值的第一電壓至選中記憶胞SMC對應的位元線LBL2。其中共用位元線GBL上的電壓例如等於7.5伏特。位元線開關BLT2可提供正值的第一電壓(例如等於7.5伏特)至位元線LBL2。位元線LBL0、LBL1、LBL3則為浮接的狀態。In the byte erase operation, the bases (N-type well regions) 420 and 430 of the transistors M11 - M14 and the transistors M21 - M24 are all applied with a positive bias voltage (for example, 7.5 volts). In addition, the bit line switch BLT2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC is a selected bit line switch and is turned on. The remaining bit line switches BLT0, BLT1, BLT3 are turned off. The bit line switch BLT2 provides a positive first voltage to the bit line LBL2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC according to the voltage on the common bit line GBL. The voltage on the common bit line GBL is equal to 7.5 volts, for example. The bit line switch BLT2 can provide a positive first voltage (eg equal to 7.5V) to the bit line LBL2. The bit lines LBL0, LBL1, and LBL3 are in a floating state.
此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的源極線開關SLT2被設定為選中源極線開關,並且被斷開。其餘的源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3則被導通。在此,共同源極線CSL上的電壓例如等於-6.5伏特。基於基底效應,被導通的源極線開關SLT0、SLT1、SLT3可提供負值的第二電壓(例如等於-3.5伏特)至未選中記憶胞對應的源極線LSL0、LSL1、LSL3。在此,源極線LSL2為浮接的狀態。In addition, the source line switch SLT2 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC is set as the selected source line switch and turned off. The remaining source line switches SLT0 , SLT1 , SLT3 are turned on. Here, the voltage on the common source line CSL is equal to -6.5 volts, for example. Based on the base effect, the turned-on source line switches SLT0 , SLT1 , SLT3 can provide a negative second voltage (for example equal to -3.5 volts) to the source lines LSL0 , LSL1 , LSL3 corresponding to the unselected memory cells. Here, the source line LSL2 is in a floating state.
此外,對應選中記憶胞SMC的字元線WL0_0上的字元線電壓可以被設定為-12.5伏特,其餘的字元線WL1_0、WL1_1、WL0_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為1.5伏特。如此一來,選中記憶胞SMC可承受達-20伏特的抹除偏壓(抹除動作中,記憶胞對應的字元線以及位元線(或源極線)間的電壓差),可有效執行抹除的動作。In addition, the word line voltage on the word line WL0_0 corresponding to the selected memory cell SMC can be set to -12.5 volts, and the word line voltages on the other word lines WL1_0 , WL1_1 , WL0_1 can be set to 1.5 volts. In this way, the selected memory cell SMC can withstand an erase bias voltage of -20 volts (during the erase operation, the voltage difference between the word line and the bit line (or source line) corresponding to the memory cell), it can Efficiently perform the action of erasing.
關於其他未選中的記憶胞,其中對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其抹除偏壓可為5伏特;對應未選中位元線、未選中源極線以及選中字元線的記憶胞,其抹除偏壓可為-9伏特;對應選中位元線、選中源極線以及未選中字元線的記憶胞,其抹除偏壓可為-6伏特。上述未選中記憶胞均可有效被遮蔽,而不受抹除動作干擾。Regarding other unselected memory cells, the memory cells corresponding to unselected bit lines, unselected source lines and unselected word lines can have an erase bias of 5 volts; corresponding to unselected bit lines line, unselected source line and selected word line memory cell, its erase bias can be -9 volts; corresponding to the selected bit line, selected source line and unselected word line memory cell, Its erase bias can be -6 volts. The above-mentioned unselected memory cells can be effectively covered without being disturbed by the erasing action.
在圖6D中,三維記憶體裝置600執行區塊抹除動作。選中記憶胞區塊SMB中的多個記憶胞同時被選中以執行抹除動作。In FIG. 6D , the
在區塊抹除動作中,電晶體M11~M14以及電晶體M21~M24的基底(N型井區)420、430可均被施加為10伏特的偏壓電壓。共同位元線GBL以及共同源極線CSL上的電壓可均約為10伏特。In the block erase operation, the bases (N-type well regions) 420 and 430 of the transistors M11 - M14 and the transistors M21 - M24 are all applied with a bias voltage of 10 volts. The voltages on the common bit line GBL and the common source line CSL may both be approximately 10 volts.
此外,源極線開關SLT0~SLT3以及位元線開關BLT0~BLT3均被導通。源極線LSL0~LSL3上的電壓均為正值的10伏特。位元線LBL0~LBL3上的電壓也可為正值的10伏特。In addition, the source line switches SLT0 - SLT3 and the bit line switches BLT0 - BLT3 are all turned on. The voltages on the source lines LSL0~LSL3 are all positive 10 volts. The voltage on the bit lines LBL0-LBL3 can also be a positive value of 10 volts.
此外,選中記憶胞區塊SMB的字元線WL0_0、WL0_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為-10伏特,其餘的字元線WL1_0、WL1_1上的字元線電壓可以被設定為4伏特。如此一來,選中記憶胞區塊SMB中的記憶胞可承受達-20伏特的抹除偏壓,並可有效執行抹除的動作。其餘未執行抹除化的記憶胞,則可承受-6伏特的抹除偏壓,並可被遮蔽而不受抹除動作所干擾。In addition, the word line voltages on the word lines WL0_0 and WL0_1 of the selected memory cell block SMB can be set to -10 volts, and the word line voltages on the other word lines WL1_0 and WL1_1 can be set to 4 volts . In this way, the memory cells in the selected memory cell block SMB can bear the erasing bias voltage up to -20 volts, and can effectively execute the erasing operation. The remaining memory cells that have not been erased can withstand an erase bias of -6 volts and can be shielded from being disturbed by the erase operation.
在此請特別注意,在前述的多個實施例中所提及的多個電壓的數值,都只是為了說明上的便利所提出,並不用以限制本發明的實施範疇。本領域具通常知識者可以根據積體電路的製程參數,以及三維記憶體裝置的操作電源的電壓範圍,來設定相關的各種電壓數值,沒有特別的限定。Please note here that the values of the voltages mentioned in the above-mentioned embodiments are only provided for the convenience of illustration, and are not intended to limit the implementation scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can set various related voltage values according to the process parameters of the integrated circuit and the voltage range of the operating power supply of the three-dimensional memory device, without any special limitation.
綜上所述,本發明的三維記憶體裝置中,位元線開關以及字元線開關可以透過為P型電晶體或具有三井區基底的N型電晶體來建構。並藉由施加合適的基底電壓,位元線開關以及字元線開關可以通過正值的或負值的位元線電壓以及源極線電壓。如此一來,在執行記憶胞的存取動作時,可以有效的對選中以及未選中的記憶胞施加合適的電壓,確保存取動作可以正確的被執行。To sum up, in the three-dimensional memory device of the present invention, the bit line switch and the word line switch can be constructed by using a P-type transistor or an N-type transistor with a Mitsui substrate. And by applying the appropriate substrate voltage, the bit line switch and the word line switch can pass positive or negative bit line voltage and source line voltage. In this way, when the memory cell access operation is performed, appropriate voltages can be effectively applied to the selected and unselected memory cells to ensure that the access operation can be performed correctly.
100、300、400、500、600:三維記憶體裝置
111、112:記憶胞陣列
120、130、320、330、420、430、520、530、620、630:基底
200:N型電晶體
210:N型深井區
220:P型井區
230:N型井區
231、232:N型重摻雜區
233:P型重摻雜區
245:絕緣結構
250:閘極結構
BLT0~BLT3:位元線開關
CSL:共同源極線
CT:連接結構
GBL:共同位元線
LBL0~LBL3:位元線
LSL0~LSL3:源極線
M11~M24:電晶體
MC1、MC2:記憶胞
SEL_BLT0~SEL_BLT3、SEL_SLT0~SEL_SLT3:選擇信號
SLT0~SLT3:源極線開關
SMB:選中記憶胞區塊
SMC:選中記憶胞
WL0_0~WL1_1:字元線100, 300, 400, 500, 600: three-
圖1繪示本發明一實施例的三維記憶體裝置的示意圖。 圖2繪示本發明實施例的三維記憶體裝置中的具有三井區基底的N型電晶體的實施方式的示意圖。 圖3A至圖3D繪示本發明實施例的三維記憶體裝置的存取動作的示意圖。 圖4A至圖4D繪示本發明另一實施例的三維記憶體裝置的存取動作的示意圖。 圖5A至圖5D繪示本發明另一實施例的三維記憶體裝置的存取動作的示意圖。 圖6A至圖6D繪示本發明另一實施例的三維記憶體裝置的存取動作的示意圖。 FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a three-dimensional memory device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an implementation of an N-type transistor with a Mitsui substrate in a three-dimensional memory device according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3A to 3D are schematic diagrams illustrating the access operations of the three-dimensional memory device according to the embodiment of the present invention. 4A to 4D are schematic diagrams illustrating access operations of a three-dimensional memory device according to another embodiment of the present invention. 5A to 5D are schematic diagrams illustrating access operations of a three-dimensional memory device according to another embodiment of the present invention. 6A to 6D are schematic diagrams illustrating access operations of a three-dimensional memory device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
100:三維記憶體裝置 100: Three-dimensional memory device
111、112:記憶胞陣列 111, 112: memory cell array
120、130:基底 120, 130: base
BLT0~BLT3:位元線開關 BLT0~BLT3: bit line switch
CSL:共同源極線 CSL: common source line
GBL:共同位元線 GBL: common bit line
LBL0~LBL3:位元線 LBL0~LBL3: bit line
LSL0~LSL3:源極線 LSL0~LSL3: source line
M11~M24:電晶體 M11~M24: Transistor
MC1、MC2:記憶胞 MC1, MC2: memory cells
SEL_BLT0~SEL_BLT3、SEL_SLT0~SEL_SLT3:選擇信號 SEL_BLT0~SEL_BLT3, SEL_SLT0~SEL_SLT3: selection signal
SLT0~SLT3:源極線開關 SLT0~SLT3: Source line switch
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