Fcnvm-alefd (fully covered non-volatile memory (nvm) over advanced low electrostatic field transistor (alefd)

Abstract

Device scaling has increased the device density of integrated circuits (ICs) and reduced the cost of circuits. Today development of new device structures, use of new materials and complex process steps are implemented to continue scaling of the semiconductor devices. The added manufacturing steps and complexity have increased cost of ICs directly impacting the implementation of IoT devices that need low cost and high yields to be successful. ALEFT—is a device that reduces the cost of manufacture while allowing scaling and improving device performance. A requirements of IoT devices is the ability to store data on chips using integratable memory. FCNVM-ALEFT is an integratable non-volatile memory device with a protected floating gate that is integratable with the ALEFT devices with minimum additional processing. ALEFT devices integrated with FCNVM-ALEFT is a suitable technology combination for the IoT devices.