Three-dimensional semiconductor memory device and electronic system including the same

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to three-dimensional (3D) semiconductor memory devices and electronic systems. An example 3D semiconductor memory device comprises a substrate that includes a cell array region and a connection region, a structure in which a plurality of dielectric layers and a plurality of gate electrodes are alternately stacked on the substrate, a plurality of dummy vertical structures that extend through the structure on the connection region, and a gate contact that extends through the structure on the connection region and is connected to one gate electrode of the plurality of gate electrodes. The gate contact is between the plurality of dummy vertical structures in a plan view. The gate contact includes a first portion and a plurality of second portions that extend between the plurality of dummy vertical structures.