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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 17, 2008
Jung-hyun Lee, Suwon-si, KR;
Sang-jun Choi, Yongin-si, KR;
Hyung-jin Bae, Seoul, KR;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Abstract
A multi-layer storage node, resistive random access memory device and methods of manufacturing the same are provided. The resistive random access memory device includes a switching structure and a storage node connected to the switching structure. The storage node includes a lower electrode, a first layer, a second layer, and an upper electrode that may be sequentially stacked. The first layer may be formed on the lower electrode and includes at least one of oxygen (O), sulfur (S), selenium (Se), tellurium (Te) and combinations thereof. The second layer may be formed on the first layer and includes at least one of copper (Cu), silver (Ag) and combinations thereof. The second layer may be formed of a material having an oxidizing power less than that of the first layer. The upper electrode may be formed on the second layer.