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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 07, 2026
Filed:
May. 10, 2023
Micron Technology, Inc., Boise, ID (US);
Michael A. Smith, Boise, ID (US);
Kunal R. Parekh, Boise, ID (US);
Hernan A. Castro, Shingle Springs, CA (US);
Micron Technology, Inc., Boise, ID (US);
Abstract
Interfaces between higher voltage and lower voltage wafers and related apparatuses and methods are disclosed. An apparatus includes a memory wafer and a logic wafer. Data storage elements of an array are configured to perform an operation responsive to an operational voltage potential. The memory wafer also includes bitlines electrically connected to the data storage elements and isolation devices electrically connected to the bitlines. The logic wafer is bonded to the memory wafer. The logic wafer includes logic circuitry electrically connected to the bitlines through the isolation devices. A maximum voltage potential difference tolerance of the logic circuitry is less than an operational voltage potential difference between the operational voltage potential and a reference voltage potential of the logic circuitry. A method includes isolating the logic circuitry from the bitlines, applying the operational voltage potential to the data storage elements, and electrically connecting the logic circuitry to the bitlines.