WO2013061559A1 - 不揮発性記憶素子および不揮発性記憶装置 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a nonvolatile memory element, and more particularly to a variable resistance nonvolatile memory element whose resistance value reversibly changes in accordance with an applied electrical signal and a nonvolatile memory device including the nonvolatile memory element. .
- ReRAM nonvolatile memory device
- nonvolatile memory elements are roughly classified into two types depending on the material (resistance change material) used for the resistance change layer.
- One of them is a perovskite material (Pr 1-x Ca x MnO 3 (PCMO), La 1-x Sr x MnO 3 (LSMO), GdBaCo x O y (GBCO), etc.) disclosed in Patent Document 1 and the like) Is a variable resistance nonvolatile memory element using the above as a variable resistance material.
- the other is a variable resistance nonvolatile memory element using a binary transition metal oxide as a variable resistance material. Since the binary transition metal oxide has a very simple composition and structure as compared with the above-described perovskite material, composition control and film formation during manufacture are easy. In addition, there is an advantage that the compatibility with the semiconductor manufacturing process is relatively good, and many studies have been made in recent years.
- FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a conventional nonvolatile memory element 1400 disclosed in Patent Document 2. As shown in FIG.
- variable resistance layer 1405 made of a transition metal oxide layer is sandwiched between the first electrode 1403 and the second electrode 1406, the first electrode 1403 and the second electrode
- a voltage initial break voltage
- the current path between the first electrode 1403 and the second electrode 1406 the current density of the current flowing between the first electrode 1403 and the second electrode 1406
- a filament 1405c is formed (a portion where is locally increased) (FIG. 15B).
- the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a nonvolatile memory element and a nonvolatile memory device in which variation in resistance change characteristics is small.
- a nonvolatile memory element includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and the first electrode and the second electrode. And a resistance change layer that reversibly transits between a high resistance state and a low resistance state based on a voltage polarity applied between the first electrode and the second electrode, and the resistance change layer includes p A first oxide layer composed of a non-stoichiometric metal oxide having a type carrier, and an n-type carrier disposed between and in contact with the first oxide layer and the second electrode.
- a second oxide layer composed of a metal oxide having a non-stoichiometric composition, and disposed in the first oxide layer, not in contact with the first electrode, and An oxygen reservoir region having a higher oxygen content than the oxide layer of the second oxide layer, and the oxygen reservoir in the second oxide layer. It is disposed in contact with the bar area, and a second oxygen low content local region as compared with the oxide layer, characterized in that.
- a nonvolatile memory element with little variation in resistance change characteristics can be obtained by controlling resistance change in a local region.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram of a filament shape responsible for electrical conduction in a local region of the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram of a filament shape responsible for electrical conduction in a local region of the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 2C is a schematic diagram of a filament shape responsible for electrical conduction in a local region of the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 2A is a schematic diagram of a filament shape responsible for electrical conduction in a local region of the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram of a filament shape responsible for electrical conduction in a local region of the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodi
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the relationship between the oxygen content and the resistivity in the second oxide layer of the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view showing a method for manufacturing the main part of the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view showing a method for manufacturing the main part of the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 4C is a cross-sectional view showing a method for manufacturing the main part of the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view showing a method for manufacturing the main part of the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view showing a method for manufacturing the main part of the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodiment 1 of
- FIG. 4D is a cross-sectional view showing a method for manufacturing the main part of the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an operation example of the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the nonvolatile memory device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the configuration (configuration corresponding to 4 bits) of part A in FIG.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a nonvolatile memory element included in the nonvolatile memory device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
- FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing an operation example of the nonvolatile memory device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the nonvolatile memory device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration (configuration corresponding to 2 bits) of part C in FIG.
- FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing an operation example of the nonvolatile memory device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a graph showing the relationship between the resistance value of the nonvolatile memory element using TaO y / TaO x and the voltage of the applied voltage pulse.
- FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the nonvolatile memory device according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration (configuration corresponding to 2 bits) of part C in FIG.
- FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing an operation example
- FIG. 14A is a cross-sectional TEM photograph of a nonvolatile memory element using TaO y / TaO x .
- FIG. 14B is an enlarged cross-sectional TEM photograph of a part of the nonvolatile memory element using TaO y / TaO x (A part in FIG. 14A).
- FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a conventional nonvolatile memory element.
- FIG. 13 shows a change in resistance after repeatedly applying voltage pulses of VH and VL having different polarities between electrodes of a nonvolatile memory element using TaO y / TaO x as a resistance change material a plurality of times (for example, 100,000 times). It is a graph which shows the relationship between the resistance value of an element, and the voltage of the applied voltage pulse.
- VH indicates a high resistance voltage
- VL indicates a low resistance voltage, which are voltage pulses having absolute values larger than the high resistance threshold voltage and the low resistance threshold voltage, respectively.
- FIG. 13 there are variations in the resistance values R1 and R4 in the low resistance state and the resistance values R2 and R3 in the high resistance state, respectively.
- the cause of this variation will be discussed using the cross-sectional observation result of the local region 105 in which the resistance change phenomenon of the nonvolatile memory element is exhibited by the transmission electron microscope (TEM) shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B.
- TEM transmission electron microscope
- FIGS. 14A and 14B is an enlarged cross-sectional TEM photograph of a part (part A of FIG. 14A) of FIG. 14A.
- the white region is a region where oxygen is high
- the black region is a region where oxygen is low. That is, in the resistance change layer 104, the white area of the image has a relatively high resistance value, and the black area of the image has a relatively low resistance value.
- the local region 105 and the oxygen reservoir region 110 that dominate the resistance value at the time of resistance change can be confirmed, and the upper portion of the local region 105 and the oxygen reservoir region 110 are configured with high oxygen concentration regions.
- the region between the upper portion of the local region 105 and the oxygen reservoir region 110 is composed of a low oxygen concentration region. Since the resistance of tantalum oxide increases as the oxygen content increases, two high resistance portions are formed in the upper portion of the local region 105 and the oxygen reservoir region 110, and the resistance at the time of resistance change is formed by the two different portions. The value is controlled, and the variation of the resistance change characteristic becomes large. It can be said that this variation is derived from the fact that the high oxygen concentration region of the oxygen reservoir region 110 functions as a parasitic resistance.
- the present invention solves the above problems and reduces variations in resistance change characteristics.
- the nonvolatile memory element includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and the first electrode and the second electrode interposed between the first electrode and the second electrode.
- a resistance change layer that reversibly transits between a high resistance state and a low resistance state based on a voltage polarity applied between the second electrodes, the resistance change layer having a p-type carrier.
- a non-stoichiometric composition having an n-type carrier disposed between and in contact with a first oxide layer composed of a metal oxide having a composition; and the first oxide layer and the second electrode.
- a second oxide layer composed of a metal oxide, and disposed within the first oxide layer, not in contact with the first electrode, and containing oxygen as compared to the first oxide layer
- Than the second oxide layer containing oxygen is low content local region, characterized in that.
- the oxygen reservoir region below the local region is composed of a metal oxide having a non-stoichiometric composition having p-type carriers. Therefore, the higher the oxygen content, the lower the resistance. Become. For this reason, the parasitic resistance due to the oxygen reservoir region is eliminated, and the resistance change characteristic is governed by the local region, so that the variation in the resistance change characteristic can be reduced.
- FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration example of the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
- a nonvolatile memory element (here, a resistance change element) 100 includes a substrate 101, an interlayer insulating film 102 formed on the substrate 101, and a first formed on the interlayer insulating film 102. Electrode 103, second electrode 106, and resistance change layer 104 sandwiched between first electrode 103 and second electrode 106.
- the resistance change layer 104 is interposed between the first electrode 103 and the second electrode 106 and reversibly based on an electrical signal applied between the first electrode 103 and the second electrode 106. It is a layer whose resistance value changes.
- the resistance change layer 104 is a layer that reversibly transitions between a high resistance state and a low resistance state in accordance with the polarity of a voltage applied between the first electrode 103 and the second electrode 106.
- the resistance change layer 104 is made of a first metal oxide having a non-stoichiometric composition having p-type carriers, and is connected to the first electrode 103.
- a layer 104a and a second oxide layer 104b formed of a non-stoichiometric second metal oxide having an n-type carrier and connected to the second electrode 106; Includes a laminated structure.
- the non-stoichiometric metal oxide having p-type carrier is a metal-deficient oxide or oxygen-excess oxide
- the non-stoichiometric metal oxide having n-type carrier is oxygen-deficient oxidation. Or metal excess oxide.
- the resistance change layer 104 is made of a metal oxide.
- the base metal of the metal oxide is tantalum (Ta), hafnium (Hf), titanium (Ti), zirconium (Zr), niobium (Nb), tungsten (W), nickel (Ni), iron (Fe), etc.
- At least one of transition metal and aluminum (Al) may be selected. Since transition metals can take a plurality of oxidation states, different resistance states can be realized by oxidation-reduction reactions.
- the metal-deficient oxide is an oxide in which metal ions are deficient with respect to the stoichiometric composition, and has, for example, p-type carriers based on metal vacancies.
- An oxygen-excess oxide is an oxide in which oxygen ions are excessive with respect to the stoichiometric composition, and has, for example, p-type carriers based on interstitial oxygen ions.
- An oxygen-deficient oxide is an oxide in which oxygen ions are deficient with respect to the stoichiometric composition, and has, for example, n-type carriers based on oxygen vacancies.
- a metal-excess oxide is an oxide in which metal ions are excessive with respect to the stoichiometric composition, and has n-type carriers based on, for example, interstitial metal ions.
- the resistance value of the first oxide layer 104a is lower than that of the second oxide layer 104b. With such a configuration, the voltage applied between the first electrode 103 and the second electrode 106 at the time of resistance change is more distributed to the second metal oxide, and the first The oxidation-reduction reaction generated in the metal oxide 2 can be more easily caused.
- the metal deficiency of the first oxide layer 104a is determined by the second oxide layer. It is larger than the metal excess of 104b.
- the “metal deficiency” is the stoichiometric composition of metal oxide (if there are multiple stoichiometric compositions, the stoichiometric composition having the highest resistance value among them). The ratio of the metal which is insufficient with respect to the quantity of the metal which comprises this oxide. A metal oxide having a stoichiometric composition is more stable and has a higher resistance value than a metal oxide having another composition.
- the “metal excess” refers to the ratio of excess metal to the amount of metal constituting the oxide of the stoichiometric composition in each metal.
- the oxygen excess degree of the first oxide layer 104a is determined by the second oxide layer. It is larger than the oxygen deficiency of 104b.
- oxygen excess refers to the ratio of excess oxygen to the amount of oxygen constituting the oxide of the stoichiometric composition in each metal.
- Oxygen deficiency refers to the ratio of oxygen deficiency to the amount of oxygen constituting the oxide of the stoichiometric composition in each metal.
- An oxide having a low degree of oxygen deficiency has a high resistance value because it is closer to an oxide having a stoichiometric composition, and an oxide having a high degree of oxygen deficiency has a low resistance value because it is closer to the metal constituting the oxide.
- the oxide having the stoichiometric composition according to the above definition is Ta 2 O 5 , and can be expressed as TaO 2.5 .
- the metal deficiency of the first oxide layer 104a is determined by the second oxide layer. It is larger than the oxygen deficiency of 104b.
- the oxygen excess degree of the first oxide layer 104a is determined by the second oxide layer. It is larger than the metal excess of 104b.
- the ratio of oxygen to the total number of atoms may be referred to as “oxygen content” instead of the oxygen deficiency and oxygen excess.
- oxygen content the ratio of oxygen to the total number of atoms
- an oxygen-deficient oxide has a lower oxygen content than a stoichiometric oxide
- an oxygen-excess oxide has a higher oxygen content than a stoichiometric oxide.
- An oxygen-deficient oxide or a metal-excess oxide generally has a higher resistance value as the oxygen content is higher.
- the resistance value of a metal-deficient oxide or oxygen-excess oxide generally decreases as the oxygen content increases.
- Oxygen content is the ratio of oxygen atoms to the total number of atoms.
- the oxygen content of Ta 2 O 5 is the ratio of oxygen atoms to the total number of atoms (O / (Ta + O)), which is 71.4 atm%. Therefore, the oxygen-deficient tantalum oxide has an oxygen content greater than 0 and less than 71.4 atm%.
- the metal oxide contained in the second oxide layer 104b and the first oxide layer 104a may be a different metal oxide. That is, the first metal constituting the first metal oxide to be the first oxide layer 104a and the second metal constituting the second metal oxide to be the second oxide layer 104b Different metals may be used.
- the variable resistance layer 104 is disposed in the first oxide layer 104 a and is disposed in the oxygen reservoir region 110 that is not in contact with the first electrode 103 and the second oxide layer 104 b, and the second electrode 106. And the local area
- the oxygen content in the local region 105 is lower than the oxygen content in the second oxide layer 104b. At least part of the local region 105 is formed in the second oxide layer 104b, and the oxygen content changes reversibly in accordance with the application of the electric pulse.
- the local region 105 is considered to include a filament composed of oxygen defect sites or metal excess sites.
- the resistance change phenomenon in the variable resistance layer 104 of the laminated structure is considered that the resistance value changes when an oxidation-reduction reaction occurs in the minute local region 105 and the filament (conductive path) in the local region 105 changes. It is done.
- the local region 105 includes a filament composed of oxygen defect sites
- oxygen ions in the resistance change layer 104 are applied. Is drawn to the second metal oxide side.
- an oxidation reaction occurs in the minute local region 105, and the oxygen content decreases.
- the filaments in the local region 105 are not easily connected and the resistance value is increased.
- a negative voltage is applied to the second electrode 106 with respect to the first electrode 103
- oxygen ions in the second oxide layer 104b are pushed toward the first oxide layer 104a.
- a reduction reaction occurs in the minute local region 105 formed in the second oxide layer 104b, and the oxygen content increases.
- the filaments in the local region 105 are easily connected and the resistance value is reduced.
- the first oxide layer 104a is disposed between the first electrode 103 and the second oxide layer 104b, and the second oxide layer 104b is formed of the first oxide layer 104a and the second electrode. 106 is arranged in contact with.
- the thickness of the second oxide layer 104b may be smaller than the thickness of the first oxide layer 104a. In this case, the electric field is easily concentrated on the second oxide layer 104b, and the initial break voltage for forming the local region 105 that determines the resistance value when the resistance is changed can be lowered.
- the local region 105 and the oxygen reservoir region 110 can be formed by applying an initial break voltage to the resistance change layer 104 having a stacked structure of the first oxide layer 104a and the second oxide layer 104b.
- the initial break voltage may be a low voltage.
- the upper end is in contact with the second electrode 106, penetrates the second oxide layer 104 b, and the lower end is not in contact with the first electrode 103, and the upper end is in contact with the lower end of the local region 105.
- the oxygen reservoir region 110 whose lower end is not in contact with the first electrode 103 is formed.
- the local region 105 and the oxygen reservoir region 110 are disposed in the vicinity of the interface between the first oxide layer 104a and the second oxide layer 104b.
- the local region means a region in the resistance change layer 104 where current flows predominantly when a voltage is applied between the first electrode 103 and the second electrode 106.
- the local region 105 means a region including a set of a plurality of filaments (conductive paths) formed in the resistance change layer 104. That is, the resistance change in the resistance change layer 104 is expressed through the local region 105. Accordingly, when a driving voltage is applied to the resistance change layer 104 in the low resistance state, a current flows predominantly in the local region 105 including the filament.
- the resistance change layer 104 transitions between a high resistance state and a low resistance state in the local region 105.
- FIGS. 2A to 2C are diagrams for explaining the formation of filaments in the local region 105, and show the results of simulation using a percolation model.
- the filament conductive path
- the percolation model assumes a random distribution of oxygen defect sites (hereinafter simply referred to as defect sites) in the local region 105, and if the density of defect sites exceeds a certain threshold, a connection such as defect sites is formed.
- defect sites means that oxygen is deficient in the metal oxide
- “density of defect sites” corresponds to the degree of oxygen deficiency. That is, as the oxygen deficiency increases, the density of defect sites also increases.
- the oxygen ion site of the resistance change layer 104 is approximately assumed as a lattice-divided region (hereinafter referred to as a site), and a filament formed from a probabilistic defect site is obtained by simulation. ing.
- a site written “0” represents a defect site formed in the local region 105.
- Clusters of black-filled sites sites where numbers other than “0” are written) (an assembly of defect sites connected to each other) are located in the local region 105 when a voltage is applied in the vertical direction in the figure. It represents the filament that is formed and shows the path through which current flows.
- a site painted in gray represents a site occupied by oxygen ions, and is a high-resistance region.
- a cluster of defect sites connected from the upper end to the lower end is a set of filaments that conduct current between the lower surface and the upper surface of the local region 105. Composed. Based on the percolation model, the number and shape of the filaments are formed stochastically. The distribution of the number and shape of the filaments causes variations in the resistance value of the resistance change layer 104.
- the local region 105 is disposed in a portion close to the second electrode 106 and the first local region 105 a that is disposed at a position far from the second electrode 106 and is lower than the oxygen content of the second oxide layer 104 b. Further, the second local region 105b having an oxygen content higher than that of the first local region 105a and lower than that of the second oxide layer 104b is formed. Only one local region 105, that is, the first local region 105 a and the second local region 105 b may be formed in the resistance change layer 104.
- the oxygen reservoir region 110 is formed in the first oxide layer 104a so as not to contact the first electrode 103. Only one oxygen reservoir region 110 is formed in the resistance change layer 104.
- the first local region 105a is in contact with the oxygen reservoir region 110 in the second oxide layer 104b between the second local region 105b and the oxygen reservoir region 110 (first oxide layer 104a). Is formed.
- the second local region 105b is in the second oxide layer 104b between the second electrode 106 and the first local region 105a so as to be in contact with the second electrode 106 and the first local region 105a. Is formed.
- the size of the local area 105 may be small.
- the oxygen reservoir region 110 is sized so that the lower end thereof does not contact the first electrode 103.
- the diameter of the second local region 105b varies depending on the element size and the like, but may be small. By reducing the size of the local region 105, in particular, the second local region 105b, variation in resistance change is reduced. However, the second local region 105b has a size that can secure at least a filament (conductive path) necessary for flowing current.
- Oxygen moves locally from the second oxide layer 104b to the first oxide layer 104a by the initial break, and the local region 105 is formed.
- the local region 105 and the other resistance change layer 104 are in parallel, and the resistance value of the nonvolatile memory element 100 is determined by the local region 105.
- a voltage satisfying a predetermined condition is applied between the first electrode 103 and the second electrode 106 by an external power source.
- the resistance value of the resistance change layer 104 of the nonvolatile memory element 100 increases or decreases reversibly.
- a pulse voltage having a predetermined polarity with a larger amplitude than a predetermined threshold voltage high resistance threshold voltage or low resistance threshold voltage
- the resistance value of the resistance change layer 104 increases or decreases.
- such a voltage may be referred to as a “write voltage”.
- the resistance value of the resistance change layer 104 does not change.
- such a voltage may be referred to as a “reading voltage”.
- the first oxide layer 104a includes a metal-deficient oxide in which metal ions are insufficient with respect to the stoichiometric composition, or an oxygen-excess oxide in which oxygen ions are excessive with respect to the stoichiometric composition, that is, metal vacancies or It is composed of a non-stoichiometric metal oxide having p-type carriers based on interstitial oxygen ions (hereinafter referred to as a p-type non-stoichiometric metal oxide).
- the first oxide layer 104a is formed of a metal oxide of p-type non-stoichiometric composition using nickel as a metal.
- the metal constituting the resistance change layer 104 is nickel (Ni).
- the nickel oxide contained in the first oxide layer 104a is expressed as Ni 1-x O
- the resistivity may be 10 m ⁇ ⁇ cm or less.
- FIG. 1 of 1094-1095 shows the correlation between the resistivity of p-type nickel oxide and the partial pressure of oxygen during film formation. According to this, the higher the oxygen content, the lower the resistivity of the nickel oxide. When the oxygen partial pressure is 95% or more, the resistivity decreases, and the dependency of the resistivity on the oxygen partial pressure is reduced.
- the second oxide layer 104b includes an oxygen-deficient oxide in which oxygen ions are insufficient with respect to the stoichiometric composition, or a metal-excess oxide in which metal ions are excessive with respect to the stoichiometric composition, that is, oxygen vacancies or It is composed of a non-stoichiometric metal oxide having n-type carriers based on interstitial metal ions (hereinafter referred to as an n-type non-stoichiometric metal oxide).
- the second oxide layer 104b is formed of an n-type non-stoichiometric metal oxide containing tantalum as a metal.
- the higher the oxygen content the higher the resistivity of the n-type non-stoichiometric metal oxide.
- the metal constituting the second oxide layer 104b is tantalum (Ta). At this time, when the tantalum oxide included in the second oxide layer 104b is expressed as TaO y , 2.1 ⁇ y may be satisfied.
- the oxygen content of the second local region 105b is higher than the oxygen content of the first local region 105a, and the second oxide layer 104b is composed of a metal oxide having an n-type non-stoichiometric composition. Therefore, the resistivity of the second local region 105b is the highest in the local region 105 from the correlation between the resistivity and the oxygen content of the n-type non-stoichiometric metal oxide, and the nonvolatile memory element Dominate 100 resistance.
- the oxygen content of the oxygen reservoir region 110 is higher than the oxygen content of the first oxide layer 104a, but the first oxide layer 104a is composed of a p-type non-stoichiometric metal oxide.
- the resistivity of the oxygen reservoir region 110 is lower than or substantially different from that of the first oxide layer 104a from the correlation between the p-type non-stoichiometric metal oxide and the oxygen content.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the relationship between the oxygen content of TaO y and the resistivity.
- the resistivity shown here is a sheet resistance value measured by a four-terminal method on a sample in which only TaO y as the second oxide layer 104b is directly formed on a substrate (here, a silicon wafer on which a nitride film is formed). Is calculated based on
- the resistivity of TaO y increases as the oxygen content increases.
- the resistivity of TaO y is 515 m ⁇ ⁇ cm or more. Therefore, the first oxide layer 104a and the second oxide layer The resistance value of the stacked structure composed of 104b is dominated by the second oxide layer 104b.
- the first oxide layer 104a is composed of a metal oxide having a p-type non-stoichiometric composition
- the first oxide layer 104a is moved by oxygen ions like the metal oxide having a stoichiometric composition.
- the resistivity of the oxygen reservoir region 110 in the layer 104a does not increase. Accordingly, oxygen in the second oxide layer 104b is not pushed to the lower end portion of the local region 105 in the initial break, and a structure different from that in FIGS. 14A and 14B, that is, the local region 105 having the structure in FIG. 1 is formed.
- non-stoichiometric metal oxide is p-type or n-type is determined by measuring the valence band level and Fermi level by XPS (X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy).
- the oxygen-deficient oxide, metal-excess oxide, oxygen-excess oxide, and metal-deficient oxide are disclosed in Yasutoshi Saito et al. It conforms to the definition of 92-94. And it is judged by composition analysis whether it is oxygen deficiency, metal excess, oxygen excess, or metal deficiency.
- first electrode 103 and the second electrode 106 for example, Pt (platinum), Ir (iridium), Pd (palladium), Ag (silver), Ni (nickel), W (tungsten), Cu ( It is selected from copper, Al (aluminum), Ta (tantalum), Ti (titanium), TiN (titanium nitride), TaN (tantalum nitride) and TiAlN (titanium nitride aluminum).
- the first electrode 103 and the second electrode 106 may be made of the same material. In this case, the process can be simplified by applying the process conditions of the first electrode 103 to the second electrode 106. Since the local region 105 that controls the resistance change is not in contact with the first electrode 103, the first electrode 103 does not change even if the first electrode 103 and the second electrode 106 are made of the same material. It does not affect.
- the second electrode 106 connected to the second metal oxide having a lower oxygen deficiency includes, for example, platinum (Pt), iridium (Ir), palladium (
- the standard electrode potential is made of a material having a higher standard electrode potential than the metal constituting the second metal oxide and the material constituting the first electrode 103, such as Pd).
- the first electrode 103 connected to the first metal oxide having a higher degree of oxygen deficiency (smaller oxygen content) is, for example, tungsten (W), nickel (Ni), tantalum (Ta).
- the standard electrode potential is lower than that of the metal constituting the first metal oxide, such as titanium (Ti), aluminum (Al), tantalum nitride (TaN), titanium nitride (TiN), etc. Good.
- the standard electrode potential represents a characteristic that the higher the value is, the more difficult it is to oxidize.
- the substrate 101 for example, a silicon single crystal substrate or a semiconductor substrate can be used, but the substrate 101 is not limited thereto. Since the resistance change layer 104 can be formed at a relatively low substrate temperature, for example, the resistance change layer 104 can be formed on a resin material or the like.
- the nonvolatile memory element 100 may further include a load element electrically connected to the resistance change layer 104, such as a fixed resistor, a transistor, or a diode.
- a load element electrically connected to the resistance change layer 104, such as a fixed resistor, a transistor, or a diode.
- Nonvolatile Memory Element Manufacturing Method and Operation Next, an example of a method for manufacturing the nonvolatile memory element 100 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4A to 4D.
- an interlayer insulating film 102 having a thickness of 200 nm is formed on a substrate 101 made of, for example, single crystal silicon by a thermal oxidation method. Then, for example, a Pt thin film having a thickness of 100 nm is formed on the interlayer insulating film 102 as the first electrode 103 by a sputtering method. Note that an adhesive layer of Ti, TiN, or the like can be formed between the first electrode 103 and the interlayer insulating film 102 by a sputtering method. Thereafter, the first oxide layer 104a is formed on the first electrode 103 by, for example, reactive sputtering using a Ni target.
- the second oxide layer 104b is formed on the surface of the first oxide layer 104a by, for example, reactive sputtering using a Ta target. Note that the material forming the second oxide layer 104b has a higher resistance value than the material forming the first oxide layer 104a.
- the variable resistance layer 104 is configured by a stacked structure in which the first oxide layer 104a and the second oxide layer 104b are stacked.
- the thickness of the second oxide layer 104b if it is too large, there is a disadvantage that the initial resistance value becomes too high, and if it is too small, there is a disadvantage that a stable resistance change cannot be obtained. It may be about 8 nm or more.
- a 150 nm-thick Pt thin film is formed as the second electrode 106 on the second oxide layer 104b by a sputtering method.
- a pattern 107 made of a photoresist is formed by a photolithography process.
- an element region 109 is formed by dry etching using the pattern 107 as a mask.
- an initial break voltage is applied between the first electrode 103 and the second electrode 106 (between the electrodes), whereby a local region 105 and an oxygen reservoir region are formed in the resistance change layer 104. 110 is formed.
- An example of a voltage range for forming the local region 105 and the oxygen reservoir region 110 will be described below with reference to FIG.
- the resistance value of the nonvolatile memory element 100 is an initial resistance value (a value higher than the resistance value HR in the high resistance state, for example, 10 7 to 10 8 ⁇ )
- the initial break voltage is By applying between the electrodes, the resistance state changes.
- two kinds of voltage pulses having different pulse widths of 100 ns, for example, are applied alternately between the first electrode 103 and the second electrode 106 of the nonvolatile memory element 100 as shown in FIG. 5, the resistance value of the resistance change layer 104 changes. That is, when a negative voltage pulse (pulse width 100 ns) is applied between the electrodes as a writing voltage, the resistance value of the resistance change layer 104 decreases from the high resistance value HR to the low resistance value LR.
- the resistance value of the resistance change layer 104 increases from the low resistance value LR to the high resistance value HR.
- the polarity of the voltage pulse is “positive” when the potential of the second electrode 106 is high with respect to the potential of the first electrode 103, and the potential of the first electrode 103 is referred to In the case where the potential of the second electrode 106 is low, it is “negative”.
- the resistance value of the nonvolatile memory element 100 remains the second oxide layer 104b. Since the second local region 105b is controlled, the parasitic resistance is eliminated, and a nonvolatile memory element having stable reversible resistance change characteristics can be obtained.
- the nonvolatile memory element according to Embodiment 1 described above can be applied to various types of nonvolatile memory devices.
- a nonvolatile memory device with little variation in resistance change characteristics can be obtained. Therefore, for example, when the capacity of the nonvolatile memory device is increased, stable operation can be obtained.
- the non-volatile memory device according to the second embodiment is a non-volatile memory device including the non-volatile memory element according to the first embodiment.
- the non-volatile memory device according to the second embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment at the intersection (three-dimensional intersection) between the word line and the bit line. This is a so-called cross-point type in which such a nonvolatile memory element is interposed.
- FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the nonvolatile memory device 300 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
- FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the configuration (configuration corresponding to 4 bits) of part A in FIG.
- the nonvolatile memory device 200 includes a semiconductor substrate and a memory main body 201 on the semiconductor substrate.
- the memory main body 201 includes a memory array 202 and a row.
- the selection circuit / driver 203, the column selection circuit / driver 204, the write circuit 205 for writing information, and the amount of current flowing through the selected bit line are detected, and the data “1” or “0” is discriminated.
- a sense amplifier 206 and a data input / output circuit 207 that performs input / output processing of input / output data via a terminal DQ are provided.
- the nonvolatile memory device 200 further includes an address input circuit 208 that receives an address signal input from the outside, and a control circuit 209 that controls the operation of the memory body 201 based on the control signal input from the outside. I have.
- the memory array 202 includes a plurality of word lines WL0, WL1, WL2,... Formed in parallel with each other on a semiconductor substrate, and these word lines WL0, WL1, WL2,.
- a plurality of memory cells M111, M112, M113 provided in a matrix corresponding to the solid intersections (solid intersections) of these word lines WL0, WL1, WL2,... And bit lines BL0, BL1, BL2,. , M121, M122, M123, M131, M132, M133,... (Hereinafter referred to as “memory cells M111, M112,...”).
- the memory cells M111, M112,... Correspond to the nonvolatile memory element according to the first embodiment (resistance change element in the first embodiment). However, in the present embodiment, these memory cells M111, M112,... Further include a current control element having non-linear voltage-current characteristics as will be described later.
- the address input circuit 208 receives an address signal from an external circuit (not shown), outputs a row address signal to the row selection circuit / driver 203 based on the address signal, and outputs a column address signal to the column selection circuit / driver 204. Output to.
- the address signal is a signal indicating the address of a specific memory cell selected from among the plurality of memory cells M111, M112,.
- the row address signal is a signal indicating a row address among the addresses indicated by the address signal, and the column address signal is also a signal indicating a column address.
- the control circuit 209 In the information write cycle, the control circuit 209 outputs a write signal instructing application of a write voltage to the write circuit 205 according to the input data Din input to the data input / output circuit 207. On the other hand, in the information read cycle, the control circuit 209 outputs a read signal for instructing a read operation to the column selection circuit / driver 204.
- the row selection circuit / driver 203 receives the row address signal output from the address input circuit 208, selects one of the plurality of word lines WL0, WL1, WL2,... According to the row address signal, A predetermined voltage is applied to the selected word line.
- the row selection circuit / driver 203 selects at least one memory cell from the memory cells M111, M112,.
- the column selection circuit / driver 204 receives the column address signal output from the address input circuit 208 and selects one of the plurality of bit lines BL0, BL1, BL2,... According to the column address signal. Then, a write voltage or a read voltage is applied to the selected bit line.
- the column selection circuit / driver 204 writes data by applying a voltage to the memory cell selected by the row selection circuit / driver 203.
- the column selection circuit / driver 204 reads data by detecting the resistance value of the memory cell selected by the row selection circuit / driver 203.
- the write circuit 205 When the write circuit 205 receives the write signal output from the control circuit 209, the write circuit 205 outputs a signal instructing the row selection circuit / driver 203 to apply a voltage to the selected word line, and the column selection circuit / A signal instructing the driver 204 to apply a write voltage to the selected bit line is output.
- the sense amplifier 206 detects the amount of current flowing through the selected bit line to be read in the information read cycle, and determines data “1” or “0”.
- the output data DO obtained as a result is output to an external circuit via the data input / output circuit 207.
- a nonvolatile memory device having a multilayered structure can be realized by three-dimensionally stacking memory arrays in the nonvolatile memory device according to the present embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.
- the multi-layered memory array configured as described above, it is possible to realize an ultra-large capacity nonvolatile memory.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a nonvolatile memory element (memory cell in FIG. 6) 220 included in the nonvolatile memory device 200 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Note that FIG. 8 shows a configuration in the B part of FIG.
- the nonvolatile memory element 220 included in the nonvolatile memory device 200 includes a lower wiring 212 (corresponding to the word line WL1 in FIG. 7) and an upper wiring 211 (
- the lower electrode 216, the current control layer 215, the internal electrode 214, the resistance change layer 224, and the upper electrode 226 are stacked in this order.
- the lower electrode 216, the current control layer 215, and the internal electrode 214 constitute a current control element
- the internal electrode 214, the resistance change layer 224, and the upper electrode 226 constitute a resistance change element.
- the resistance change layer 224 includes a first oxide layer 224a formed of a metal oxide having a p-type non-stoichiometric composition, and an n-type non-chemical layer formed on the first oxide layer 224a.
- the second oxide layer 224b is composed of a metal oxide having a stoichiometric composition.
- the local region 225 is disposed at a location far from the upper electrode 226, and is disposed at a location close to the first local region 225a lower than the oxygen content of the second oxide layer 224b and the upper electrode 226.
- the second local region 225b is lower than the oxygen content of the oxide layer 224b.
- the first local region 225 a is formed so as not to contact the internal electrode 214.
- the second local region 225b is formed in the second oxide layer 224b between the upper electrode 226 and the first local region 225a so as to be in contact with the upper electrode 226 and the first local region 225a.
- the oxygen reservoir region 230 is formed in the first oxide layer 224a so as not to contact the internal electrode 214.
- the thickness of the second local region 225b may be a region thinner than the thickness of the second oxide layer 224b.
- the internal electrode 214, the resistance change layer 224, the local region 225, the oxygen reservoir region 230, and the upper electrode 226 are the same as the first electrode 103 and the resistance in the nonvolatile memory element 100 according to Embodiment 1 shown in FIG. It corresponds to the change layer 104, the local region 105, the oxygen reservoir region 110, and the second electrode 106, respectively.
- the current control element is a load element connected in series with the resistance change layer 224 via the internal electrode 214.
- This current control element is an element typified by a diode and exhibits a non-linear current characteristic with respect to a voltage.
- this current control element has a bidirectional current characteristic with respect to a voltage when the variable resistance element is a bipolar type in which the resistance changes depending on the polarity of the electric signal, and has an amplitude greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold voltage Vf.
- a voltage for example, +1 V or more or -1 V or less with respect to one electrode
- FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing an operation example of the nonvolatile memory device 200 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.
- the information “0” is assigned to the case where the resistance change layer 224 is in the low resistance state.
- VP in FIG. 9 indicates the amplitude of the pulse voltage necessary for the resistance change of the memory cell composed of the resistance change element and the current control element.
- a relationship of VP / 2 ⁇ threshold voltage Vf may be established. This is because if the voltage applied to the non-selected memory cell is VP / 2, the current control element of the non-selected memory cell is not turned on, and the leakage current flowing around the non-selected memory cell is suppressed. Because you can. As a result, it is possible to control an extra current supplied to a memory cell that does not need to write information, and to further reduce current consumption. Further, there is an advantage that unintentional writing (generally referred to as disturb) to unselected memory cells is suppressed.
- VP is applied to the selected memory cell, and the relationship of threshold voltage Vf ⁇ VP is satisfied.
- a write cycle time that is a time required for one write cycle is indicated by tW
- a read cycle time that is a time required for one read cycle is indicated by tR.
- a pulse voltage VP having a pulse width tP is applied to the word line WL0, and a voltage of 0V is similarly applied to the bit line BL0 according to the timing.
- a write voltage for writing information “1” to the memory cell M111 is applied, and as a result, the resistance change layer 224 of the memory cell M111 has a high resistance. That is, information “1” is written in the memory cell M111.
- a voltage of 0V having a pulse width tP is applied to the word line WL1, and the pulse voltage VP is similarly applied to the bit line BL1 according to the timing.
- a write voltage for writing information “0” to M122 is applied, and as a result, the resistance change layer 224 of the memory cell M122 has a low resistance. That is, information “0” is written in the memory cell M122.
- a pulse voltage having a smaller amplitude than the pulse at the time of writing and having a value larger than 0V and smaller than VP / 2 is applied to the word line WL0.
- a pulse voltage having a smaller amplitude than the pulse at the time of writing and having a value larger than VP / 2 and smaller than VP is applied to the bit line BL0. If the read voltage at this time is Vread, the read voltage Vread is applied to the memory cell M111 so that the threshold voltage Vf ⁇ Vread ⁇ VP, and corresponds to the resistance value of the resistance change layer 224 of the memory cell M111 having a high resistance.
- the information “1” is read out by detecting the output current value.
- the same voltage as that for the read cycle for the previous memory cell M111 is applied to the word line WL1 and the bit line BL1.
- a current corresponding to the resistance value of the resistance change layer 224 of the memory cell M122 whose resistance is lowered is output, and information “0” is read by detecting the output current value.
- the nonvolatile memory device 200 includes the nonvolatile memory element 220 capable of performing a good resistance change operation, a stable operation can be realized.
- the non-volatile memory device according to the third embodiment is a non-volatile memory device including the non-volatile memory element according to the first embodiment, and is a so-called 1T1R type device having one transistor / 1 non-volatile memory unit.
- FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the nonvolatile memory device 300 according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration (configuration corresponding to 2 bits) of part C in FIG.
- the nonvolatile memory device 300 includes a semiconductor substrate, and a memory main body 301 on the semiconductor substrate.
- the memory main body 301 includes a memory array 302, A row selection circuit / driver 303, a column selection circuit 304, a write circuit 305 for writing information, and a sense for detecting the amount of current flowing through the selected bit line and determining data “1” or “0”
- An amplifier 306 and a data input / output circuit 307 that performs input / output processing of input / output data via a terminal DQ are provided.
- the nonvolatile memory device 300 includes a cell plate power supply (VCP power supply) 308, an address input circuit 309 that receives an address signal input from the outside, and a control signal input from the outside. And a control circuit 310 for controlling the operation.
- VCP power supply cell plate power supply
- the memory array 302 includes a plurality of word lines WL0, WL1, WL2,... And bit lines BL0, BL1, BL2,... , WL1, WL2,..., And bit lines BL0, BL1, BL2,..., And bit lines BL0, BL1, BL1,.
- a plurality of transistors T11, T12, T13, T21, T22, T23, T31, T32, T33,... (Hereinafter referred to as “transistors T11, T12,...”) And transistors T11, T12, respectively. ,... And a plurality of memory cells M211, M212, M213, M221, M2 provided in one-to-one correspondence. 2, M223, M231, M232, M233 (hereinafter, referred to as representing "the memory cell M211, M212, Obviously) and a.
- the memory array 302 includes a plurality of plate lines PL0, PL1, PL2,... Arranged in parallel to the word lines WL0, WL1, WL2,.
- a bit line BL0 is arranged above the word lines WL0 and WL1, and plate lines PL0 and PL1 are arranged between the word lines WL0 and WL1 and the bit line BL0.
- the memory cells M211, M212,... Correspond to the nonvolatile memory element according to the first embodiment. More specifically, the nonvolatile memory element 320 in FIG. 11 corresponds to the memory cells M 211, M 212,... In FIG. 10, and the nonvolatile memory element 320 includes the upper electrode 326, the resistance change layer 324, and the local region 325. And a lower electrode 323.
- the resistance change layer 324 includes a first oxide layer 324a made of a metal oxide having a p-type non-stoichiometric composition, and an n-type non-chemical layer formed on the first oxide layer 324a.
- the second oxide layer 324b is composed of a metal oxide having a stoichiometric composition.
- a local region 325 that is in contact with the upper electrode 326, passes through the second oxide layer 324b, and is not in contact with the lower electrode 323 is disposed.
- the local region 325 is disposed at a position far from the upper electrode 326, the first local region 325a lower than the oxygen content of the second oxide layer 324b, and the second local region 325 disposed at a position close to the upper electrode 326.
- the second local region 325b is lower than the oxygen content of the oxide layer 324b.
- the first local region 325a is formed so as not to contact the lower electrode 323.
- the second local region 325b is formed in the second oxide layer 324b between the upper electrode 326 and the first local region 325a so as to be in contact with the upper electrode 326 and the first local region 325a.
- the oxygen reservoir region 330 is formed in the first oxide layer 324a so as not to contact the lower electrode 323.
- the thickness of the second local region 325b may be a region thinner than the thickness of the second oxide layer 324b.
- the upper electrode 326, the resistance change layer 324, the local region 325, the oxygen reservoir region 330, and the lower electrode 323 are the first electrode 103 in the nonvolatile memory element 100 according to Embodiment 1 shown in FIG. It corresponds to the resistance change layer 104, the local region 105, the oxygen reservoir region 110, and the second electrode 106, respectively.
- reference numeral 317 denotes a plug layer
- 318 denotes a metal wiring layer
- 319 denotes a source / drain region.
- the drains of the transistors T11, T12, T13,... are on the bit line BL0
- the drains of the transistors T21, T22, T23, ... are on the bit line BL1
- the drains of the transistors T31, T32, T33,. Each is connected to the bit line BL2.
- the gates of the transistors T11, T21, T31,... are on the word line WL0
- the gates of the transistors T12, T22, T32, ... are on the word line WL1
- the gates of the transistors T13, T23, T33,. Each is connected.
- the sources of the transistors T11, T12,... are connected to the memory cells M211, M212,.
- the memory cells M212, M222, M232,... are connected to the plate line PL1, and the memory cells M213, M223, M233,. ing.
- the address input circuit 309 receives an address signal from an external circuit (not shown), outputs a row address signal to the row selection circuit / driver 303 based on the address signal, and outputs a column address signal to the column selection circuit 304.
- the address signal is a signal indicating the address of a specific memory cell selected from among the plurality of memory cells M211, M212,.
- the row address signal is a signal indicating a row address among the addresses indicated by the address signal
- the column address signal is a signal indicating a column address among the addresses indicated by the address signal.
- control circuit 310 In the information write cycle, the control circuit 310 outputs a write signal instructing application of a write voltage to the write circuit 305 in accordance with the input data Din input to the data input / output circuit 307. On the other hand, in the information read cycle, the control circuit 310 outputs a read signal instructing application of a read voltage to the column selection circuit 304.
- the row selection circuit / driver 303 receives the row address signal output from the address input circuit 309, selects one of the plurality of word lines WL0, WL1, WL2,... According to the row address signal, A predetermined voltage is applied to the selected word line.
- the row selection circuit / driver 303 selects at least one memory cell from the memory cells M213, M223, M233,... Included in the memory array 302.
- the column selection circuit 304 receives the column address signal output from the address input circuit 309, selects one of the plurality of bit lines BL0, BL1, BL2,... According to the column address signal, A write voltage or a read voltage is applied to the selected bit line.
- the column selection circuit 304 writes data by applying a voltage to the memory cell selected by the row selection circuit / driver 303.
- the column selection circuit 304 reads data by detecting the resistance value of the memory cell selected by the row selection circuit / driver 303.
- the write circuit 305 When the write circuit 305 receives the write signal output from the control circuit 310, the write circuit 305 outputs a signal instructing the column selection circuit 304 to apply the write voltage to the selected bit line.
- the sense amplifier 306 detects the amount of current flowing through the selected bit line to be read in the information read cycle, and determines that the data is “1” or “0”.
- the output data DO obtained as a result is output to an external circuit via the data input / output circuit 307.
- the storage capacity is smaller than that of the cross-point type configuration of the second embodiment.
- a current control element such as a diode is unnecessary, there is an advantage that it can be easily combined with a CMOS process and the operation can be easily controlled.
- FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing an operation example of the nonvolatile memory device 300 according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.
- an example of operation when the variable resistance layer 324 is assigned to the information “1” when the resistance change layer 324 is in the high resistance state and the information “0” is assigned to the case where the resistance change layer 324 is in the low resistance state is shown.
- the information “1” when the resistance change layer 324 is in the high resistance state and the information “0” is assigned to the case where the resistance change layer 324 is in the low resistance state is shown.
- the memory cells M211 and M222 For convenience of explanation, only the case where information is written to and read from the memory cells M211 and M222 is shown.
- VP indicates a pulse voltage necessary for resistance change of the resistance change element
- VT indicates a threshold voltage of the transistor.
- the voltage VP is constantly applied to the plate line, and the bit line is also precharged to the voltage VP when not selected.
- a voltage higher than the pulse voltage 2VP of the pulse width tP + the threshold voltage VT of the transistor is applied to the word line WL0, and the transistor T11 is turned on. Then, according to the timing, the pulse voltage 2VP is applied to the bit line BL0. As a result, a write voltage for writing information “1” to the memory cell M211 is applied, and as a result, the resistance change layer 324 of the memory cell M211 has a high resistance. That is, information “1” is written in the memory cell M211.
- a voltage higher than the pulse voltage 2VP of the pulse width tP + the threshold voltage VT of the transistor is applied to the word line WL1, and the transistor T22 is turned on.
- a voltage of 0 V is applied to the bit line BL1.
- a write voltage for writing information “0” to the memory cell M222 is applied, and as a result, the resistance change layer 324 of the memory cell M222 has a low resistance. That is, information “0” is written in the memory cell M222.
- a predetermined voltage is applied to the word line WL0 in order to turn on the transistor T11.
- a pulse voltage having an amplitude smaller than the pulse width at the time of writing is Applied to the bit line BL0.
- a current corresponding to the resistance value of the resistance change layer 324 of the memory cell M211 with the increased resistance is output, and information “1” is read by detecting the output current value.
- the same voltage as that for the previous read cycle for the memory cell M211 is applied to the word line WL1 and the bit line BL1.
- a current corresponding to the resistance value of the resistance change layer 324 of the memory cell M222 whose resistance is reduced is output, and information “0” is read by detecting the output current value.
- the nonvolatile memory device 300 also includes the nonvolatile memory element 320 that can perform a good resistance change operation, so that a stable operation can be realized. .
- the method for manufacturing the nonvolatile memory element of the above embodiment is not limited to the aspect of the above embodiment. That is, the nonvolatile memory element of the above-described embodiment can be manufactured by the above manufacturing method or a combination of the above manufacturing method and a publicly known method for all electronic devices including resistance change elements.
- the nonvolatile memory element and the nonvolatile memory device of the present invention have been described based on the embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
- the present invention includes various modifications made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention. Moreover, you may combine each component in several embodiment arbitrarily in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of invention.
- the stacking order of the first oxide layer 104a and the second oxide layer 104b in the stacked structure of the resistance change element may be arranged upside down.
- the shape where each layer of the laminated structure was embedded in the contact hole may be sufficient.
- a plurality of local regions 105 and oxygen reservoir regions 110 may be formed in one nonvolatile memory element 100.
- the plate line is arranged in parallel with the word line, but may be arranged in parallel with the bit line.
- the plate line is configured to apply a common potential to the transistors, but has a plate line selection circuit / driver having a configuration similar to that of the row selection circuit / driver, and the selected plate line and the non-selected plate line are arranged. It is good also as a structure driven by a different voltage (a polarity is also included).
- the present invention is useful for nonvolatile storage elements and nonvolatile storage devices, and particularly useful for storage elements and storage devices used in various electronic devices such as digital home appliances, memory cards, personal computers, and portable telephones. .
- Nonvolatile memory element 101 Substrate 102 Interlayer insulating film 103, 1403 First electrode 104, 224, 324, 1405 Resistance change layer 104a, 224a, 324a First oxide layer 104b, 224b, 324b Second oxide layer 105, 225, 325 Local region 105a, 225a, 325a First local region 105b, 225b, 325b Second local region 106, 1406 Second electrode 107 Pattern 110, 230, 330 Oxygen reservoir region 200, 300 Non-volatile memory device 201, 301 Memory main body 202, 302 Memory array 203, 303 Row selection circuit / driver 204 Column selection circuit / driver 205, 305 Write circuit 206, 306 Sense amplifier 07, 307 Data input / output circuit 208 Address input circuit 209, 310 Control circuit 211 Upper wiring 212 Lower wiring 214 Internal electrode 215 Current control layer 216, 323 Lower electrode 226, 326 Upper electrode 304 Column selection circuit 306 Sense amplifier 07, 307 Data
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[不揮発性記憶素子の構成]
図1は、本発明の実施の形態1に係る不揮発性記憶素子の一構成例を示す断面図である。
次に、図4A~図4Dを参照しながら、本実施の形態の不揮発性記憶素子100の製造方法の一例について説明する。
上述した実施の形態1に係る不揮発性記憶素子は、種々の形態の不揮発性記憶装置へ適用することが可能である。上述の不揮発性記憶素子を不揮発性記憶装置へ適用することにより、抵抗変化特性のばらつきが少ない不揮発性記憶装置が得られる。そのため、例えば、不揮発性記憶装置を大容量化した場合に、安定した動作が得られる。実施の形態2に係る不揮発性記憶装置は、実施の形態1に係る不揮発性記憶素子を備える不揮発性記憶装置であって、ワード線とビット線との交点(立体交差点)に実施の形態1に係る不揮発性記憶素子を介在させた所謂クロスポイント型のものである。
図6は、本発明の実施の形態2に係る不揮発性記憶装置300の構成を示すブロック図である。また、図7は、図6におけるA部の構成(4ビット分の構成)を示す斜視図である。
図8は、本発明の実施の形態2に係る不揮発性記憶装置200が備える不揮発性記憶素子(図6ではメモリセル)220の構成を示す断面図である。なお、図8には、図7のB部における構成が示されている。
次に、情報を書き込む場合の書き込みサイクルおよび情報を読み出す場合の読み出しサイクルにおける本実施の形態に係る不揮発性記憶装置の動作例について、図9に示すタイミングチャートを参照しながら説明する。
実施の形態3に係る不揮発性記憶装置は、実施の形態1に係る不揮発性記憶素子を備える不揮発性記憶装置であって、1トランジスタ/1不揮発性記憶部とした所謂1T1R型のものである。
図10は、本発明の実施の形態3に係る不揮発性記憶装置300の構成を示すブロック図である。また、図11は、図10におけるC部の構成(2ビット分の構成)を示す断面図である。
次に、情報を書き込む場合の書き込みサイクルおよび情報を読み出す場合の読み出しサイクルにおける本実施の形態に係る不揮発性記憶装置300の動作例について、図12に示すタイミングチャートを参照しながら説明する。
101 基板
102 層間絶縁膜
103、1403 第1の電極
104、224、324、1405 抵抗変化層
104a、224a、324a 第1の酸化物層
104b、224b、324b 第2の酸化物層
105、225、325 局所領域
105a、225a、325a 第1の局所領域
105b、225b、325b 第2の局所領域
106、1406 第2の電極
107 パターン
110、230、330 酸素リザーバ領域
200、300 不揮発性記憶装置
201、301 メモリ本体部
202、302 メモリアレイ
203、303 行選択回路・ドライバ
204 列選択回路・ドライバ
205、305 書き込み回路
206、306 センスアンプ
207、307 データ入出力回路
208 アドレス入力回路
209、310 制御回路
211 上部配線
212 下部配線
214 内部電極
215 電流制御層
216、323 下部電極
226、326 上部電極
304 列選択回路
308 VCP電源
309 アドレス入力回路
317 プラグ層
318 金属配線層
319 ソース/ドレイン領域
1405c フィラメント
BL0,BL1,… ビット線
T11,T12,… トランジスタ
M111,M112,… メモリセル
M211,M212,… メモリセル
PL0,PL1,… プレート線
WL0,WL1,… ワード線
Claims (14)
- 第1の電極と、第2の電極と、前記第1の電極と前記第2の電極との間に介在し、前記第1の電極および前記第2の電極間に与えられる電圧極性に基づいて可逆的に高抵抗状態と低抵抗状態とを遷移する抵抗変化層とを備え、
前記抵抗変化層は、
p型キャリアを有する非化学量論的組成の金属酸化物から構成される第1の酸化物層と、
前記第1の酸化物層及び前記第2の電極の間に接して配置され、n型キャリアを有する非化学量論的組成の金属酸化物から構成される第2の酸化物層と、
前記第1の酸化物層内に配置され、前記第1の電極と接しておらず、前記第1の酸化物層に比べて酸素含有率が高い酸素リザーバ領域と、
前記第2の酸化物層内に前記酸素リザーバ領域と接して配置され、前記第2の酸化物層に比べて酸素含有率が低い局所領域とを含む、
抵抗変化型の不揮発性記憶素子。 - 前記局所領域には、前記酸素リザーバ領域と接するように配置された第1の局所領域と、前記第2の電極および前記第1の局所領域と接するように、前記第2の電極と前記第1の局所領域との間に配置された第2の局所領域とから構成され、
前記第2の局所領域の酸素含有率は、前記第1の局所領域の酸素含有率より高い、
請求項1に記載の抵抗変化型の不揮発性記憶素子。 - 前記第1の酸化物層は、金属不足酸化物または酸素過剰酸化物である、
請求項1又は2に記載の抵抗変化型の不揮発性記憶素子。 - 前記第2の酸化物層は、酸素不足酸化物または金属過剰酸化物である、
請求項1又は2に記載の抵抗変化型の不揮発性記憶素子。 - 前記第2の酸化物層の厚みは、前記第1の酸化物層の厚みよりも薄い、
請求項1~4のいずれか1項に記載の抵抗変化型の不揮発性記憶素子。 - 前記第1の酸化物層は、ニッケルを金属とする非化学量論的組成の金属酸化物で構成される、
請求項1~5のいずれか1項に記載の抵抗変化型の不揮発性記憶素子。 - 前記第2の酸化物層は、タンタルを金属とする非化学量論的組成の金属酸化物で構成される、
請求項1~6のいずれか1項に記載の抵抗変化型の不揮発性記憶素子。 - 前記第1の電極と前記第2の電極とは同一材料から構成される
請求項1~7のいずれか1項に記載の抵抗変化型の不揮発性記憶素子。 - さらに、前記抵抗変化層に電気的に接続された負荷素子を備える、
請求項1~8のいずれか1項に記載の抵抗変化型の不揮発性記憶素子。 - 前記負荷素子は、固定抵抗、トランジスタ、またはダイオードである、
請求項9に記載の抵抗変化型の不揮発性記憶素子。 - 前記局所領域は、前記抵抗変化層に1つのみ形成されている、
請求項1~10のいずれか1項に記載の抵抗変化型の不揮発性記憶素子。 - 基板と、前記基板上に互いに平行に形成された複数の第1の配線と、
前記複数の第1の配線の上方に前記基板の主面に平行な面内において互いに平行に且つ前記複数の第1の配線と立体交差するように形成された複数の第2の配線と、
前記複数の第1の配線と前記複数の第2の配線との立体交差点に対応して設けられた請求項1~9のいずれか1項に記載の不揮発性記憶素子とを具備するメモリセルアレイと、
前記メモリセルアレイが具備する不揮発性記憶素子から、少なくとも一つの不揮発性記憶素子を選択する選択回路と、
前記選択回路で選択された不揮発性記憶素子に電圧を印加することでデータを書き込む書き込み回路と、
前記選択回路で選択された不揮発性記憶素子の抵抗値を検出することでデータを読み出す読み出し回路と、を備える、
不揮発性記憶装置。 - 前記不揮発性記憶素子は、前記抵抗変化層に電気的に接続された電流制御素子を備える
請求項12に記載の不揮発性記憶装置。 - 基板と、前記基板上に形成された、複数のワード線および複数のビット線、前記複数のワード線および複数のビット線にそれぞれ接続された複数のトランジスタ、並びに前記複数のトランジスタに一対一で対応して設けられた複数の請求項1~9のいずれか1項に記載の不揮発性記憶素子とを具備するメモリセルアレイと、
前記メモリセルアレイが具備する不揮発性記憶素子から、少なくとも一つの不揮発性記憶素子を選択する選択回路と、
前記選択回路で選択された不揮発性記憶素子に電圧を印加することでデータを書き込む書き込み回路と、
前記選択回路で選択された不揮発性記憶素子の抵抗値を検出することでデータを読み出す読み出し回路と、を備える、
不揮発性記憶装置。
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