Patent ID: 7732800
Filing Date: 2010-06-08
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A memory device, comprising: a sidewall support structure having a sidewall; a first electrode having a first electrode length comprising a portion of a first electrode layer disposed on the sidewall of the sidewall support structure; a sidewall spacer insulating member having a sidewall spacer insulating member length comprising a portion of a first sidewall spacer layer disposed on the first electrode; a second electrode having a second electrode length comprising a portion of a second electrode layer disposed on the first sidewall spacer layer, and having a horizontal portion extending away from the first electrode; a bridge having a bridge width, the bridge extending from a top surface of the first electrode to a top surface of the second electrode across a top surface of the sidewall spacer insulating member, wherein the bridge comprises memory material; and a conductor connected to the horizontal portion of the second electrode, and extending vertically to a layer above the bridge.