US 11,854,857 B1
Methods for producing a 3D semiconductor device and structure with memory cells and multiple metal layers
Zvi Or-Bach, Haifa (IL); Brian Cronquist, Klamath Falls, OR (US); and Deepak C. Sekar, Sunnyvale, CA (US)
Assigned to Monolithic 3D Inc., Klamath Falls, OR (US)
Filed by Monolithic 3D Inc., Klamath Falls, OR (US)
Filed on Sep. 4, 2023, as Appl. No. 18/241,990.
Application 18/241,990 is a continuation in part of application No. 18/200,387, filed on May 22, 2023.
Application 18/200,387 is a continuation in part of application No. 18/106,757, filed on Feb. 7, 2023.
Application 18/106,757 is a continuation in part of application No. 17/846,012, filed on Jun. 22, 2022, granted, now 11,610,802, issued on Mar. 21, 2023.
Application 17/846,012 is a continuation in part of application No. 17/536,097, filed on Nov. 29, 2021, granted, now 11,521,888, issued on Dec. 6, 2022.
Application 17/536,097 is a continuation in part of application No. 17/140,130, filed on Jan. 3, 2021, granted, now 11,211,279, issued on Dec. 28, 2021.
Application 17/140,130 is a continuation in part of application No. 16/537,564, filed on Aug. 10, 2019.
Application 16/537,564 is a continuation in part of application No. 15/460,230, filed on Mar. 16, 2017, granted, now 10,497,713, issued on Dec. 3, 2019.
Application 15/460,230 is a continuation in part of application No. 14/821,683, filed on Aug. 7, 2015, granted, now 9,613,844, issued on Apr. 4, 2017.
Application 14/821,683 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/492,395, filed on Jun. 8, 2012, granted, now 9,136,153, issued on Sep. 15, 2015.
Application 13/492,395 is a continuation of application No. 13/273,712, filed on Oct. 14, 2011, granted, now 8,273,610, issued on Sep. 25, 2012.
Application 13/273,712 is a continuation in part of application No. 13/016,313, filed on Jan. 28, 2011, granted, now 8,362,482, issued on Jan. 29, 2013.
Application 13/016,313 is a continuation in part of application No. 12/970,602, filed on Dec. 16, 2010, granted, now 9,711,407, issued on Jul. 18, 2017.
Application 12/970,602 is a continuation in part of application No. 12/949,617, filed on Nov. 18, 2010, granted, now 8,754,533, issued on Jun. 17, 2014.
This patent is subject to a terminal disclaimer.
Int. Cl. H01L 21/683 (2006.01); H01L 21/74 (2006.01); H01L 21/762 (2006.01); H01L 21/768 (2006.01); H01L 21/822 (2006.01); H01L 21/8238 (2006.01); H01L 21/84 (2006.01); H01L 29/423 (2006.01); H01L 29/66 (2006.01); H01L 29/78 (2006.01); H01L 29/788 (2006.01); H01L 23/48 (2006.01); H01L 23/525 (2006.01); H01L 27/02 (2006.01); H01L 27/06 (2006.01); H01L 27/092 (2006.01); H01L 27/10 (2006.01); H01L 27/105 (2023.01); H01L 27/118 (2006.01); H01L 27/12 (2006.01); H01L 29/792 (2006.01); G11C 8/16 (2006.01); H10B 10/00 (2023.01); H10B 12/00 (2023.01); H10B 20/00 (2023.01); H10B 41/20 (2023.01); H10B 41/40 (2023.01); H10B 41/41 (2023.01); H10B 43/20 (2023.01); H10B 43/40 (2023.01); H01L 23/367 (2006.01); H01L 25/065 (2023.01); H01L 25/00 (2006.01); H01L 23/00 (2006.01); H10B 20/20 (2023.01)
CPC H01L 21/6835 (2013.01) [G11C 8/16 (2013.01); H01L 21/743 (2013.01); H01L 21/76254 (2013.01); H01L 21/76898 (2013.01); H01L 21/8221 (2013.01); H01L 21/823828 (2013.01); H01L 21/84 (2013.01); H01L 23/481 (2013.01); H01L 23/5252 (2013.01); H01L 27/0207 (2013.01); H01L 27/0688 (2013.01); H01L 27/092 (2013.01); H01L 27/10 (2013.01); H01L 27/105 (2013.01); H01L 27/11807 (2013.01); H01L 27/11898 (2013.01); H01L 27/1203 (2013.01); H01L 29/4236 (2013.01); H01L 29/66272 (2013.01); H01L 29/66621 (2013.01); H01L 29/66825 (2013.01); H01L 29/66833 (2013.01); H01L 29/66901 (2013.01); H01L 29/78 (2013.01); H01L 29/7841 (2013.01); H01L 29/7843 (2013.01); H01L 29/7881 (2013.01); H01L 29/792 (2013.01); H10B 10/00 (2023.02); H10B 10/125 (2023.02); H10B 12/053 (2023.02); H10B 12/09 (2023.02); H10B 12/20 (2023.02); H10B 12/50 (2023.02); H10B 20/00 (2023.02); H10B 41/20 (2023.02); H10B 41/40 (2023.02); H10B 41/41 (2023.02); H10B 43/20 (2023.02); H10B 43/40 (2023.02); H01L 23/3677 (2013.01); H01L 24/13 (2013.01); H01L 24/16 (2013.01); H01L 24/45 (2013.01); H01L 24/48 (2013.01); H01L 25/0655 (2013.01); H01L 25/0657 (2013.01); H01L 25/50 (2013.01); H01L 27/1214 (2013.01); H01L 27/1266 (2013.01); H01L 2221/68368 (2013.01); H01L 2223/5442 (2013.01); H01L 2223/54426 (2013.01); H01L 2224/131 (2013.01); H01L 2224/16145 (2013.01); H01L 2224/16146 (2013.01); H01L 2224/16227 (2013.01); H01L 2224/16235 (2013.01); H01L 2224/32145 (2013.01); H01L 2224/32225 (2013.01); H01L 2224/45124 (2013.01); H01L 2224/45147 (2013.01); H01L 2224/48091 (2013.01); H01L 2224/48227 (2013.01); H01L 2224/73204 (2013.01); H01L 2224/73253 (2013.01); H01L 2224/73265 (2013.01); H01L 2224/81005 (2013.01); H01L 2224/83894 (2013.01); H01L 2225/06513 (2013.01); H01L 2225/06541 (2013.01); H01L 2924/00011 (2013.01); H01L 2924/01002 (2013.01); H01L 2924/01004 (2013.01); H01L 2924/01013 (2013.01); H01L 2924/01018 (2013.01); H01L 2924/01019 (2013.01); H01L 2924/01029 (2013.01); H01L 2924/01046 (2013.01); H01L 2924/01066 (2013.01); H01L 2924/01068 (2013.01); H01L 2924/01077 (2013.01); H01L 2924/01078 (2013.01); H01L 2924/01322 (2013.01); H01L 2924/10253 (2013.01); H01L 2924/10329 (2013.01); H01L 2924/12032 (2013.01); H01L 2924/12033 (2013.01); H01L 2924/12036 (2013.01); H01L 2924/12042 (2013.01); H01L 2924/1301 (2013.01); H01L 2924/1305 (2013.01); H01L 2924/13062 (2013.01); H01L 2924/13091 (2013.01); H01L 2924/14 (2013.01); H01L 2924/1461 (2013.01); H01L 2924/1579 (2013.01); H01L 2924/15311 (2013.01); H01L 2924/16152 (2013.01); H01L 2924/181 (2013.01); H01L 2924/19041 (2013.01); H01L 2924/3011 (2013.01); H01L 2924/3025 (2013.01); H01L 2924/30105 (2013.01); H10B 12/05 (2023.02); H10B 20/20 (2023.02)] 20 Claims
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1. A method for producing a 3D semiconductor device, the method comprising:
providing a first level, said first level comprising a first single crystal layer;
forming a first metal layer on top of said first level;
forming a second metal layer on top of said first metal layer;
forming at least one second level disposed on top of or above said second metal layer;
performing a first lithography step on said second level;
forming at least one third level disposed on top of or above said at least one second level;
performing additional processing steps to form a plurality of first memory cells within said at least one second level;
performing said additional processing steps to form a plurality of second memory cells within said at least one third level,
wherein said additional processing steps comprise deposition processes and etch processes,
wherein each of said plurality of first memory cells comprises at least one second transistor,
wherein each of said plurality of second memory cells comprises at least one third transistor,
wherein said first level comprises a plurality of first transistors, and
wherein at least one of said first transistors control delivery of power to at least one of said second transistor; and then
forming at least four independent memory arrays,
wherein said at least four independent memory arrays comprise portions of said plurality of first memory cells and/or portions of said plurality of second memory cells.