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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 21, 2016
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2013
Micron Technology, Inc., Boise, ID (US);
Wolfgang Mueller, Garden City, ID (US);
Sanh D. Tang, Boise, ID (US);
Sourabh Dhir, Boise, ID (US);
Srinivas Pulugurtha, Boise, ID (US);
Micron Technology, Inc., Boise, ID (US);
Abstract
A semiconductor device may include a memory array including vertical memory cells connected to a digit line, word lines, and a body connection line. A row or column of the memory array may include one or more pillars connected to the body connection line. A voltage may be applied to the body connection line through at least one pillar connected to the body connection line. Application of the voltage to the body connection line may reduce floating body effects. Methods of forming a connection between at least one pillar and a voltage supply are disclosed. Semiconductor devices including such connections are also disclosed.