Memory devices having source lines directly coupled to body regions and methods

摘要

Memory devices, memory cell strings and methods of operating memory devices are shown. Configurations described include directly coupling an elongated body region to a source line. Configurations and methods shown should provide a reliable bias to a body region for memory operations such as erasing.

主权项

1. A memory device, comprising:
an elongated body region, having a source region coupled to a first end, and a drain region coupled to a second end; a plurality of gates along a length of the elongated body region, each of the plurality of gates being separated from the elongated body region by at least a charge storage structure; and a source line directly coupled to the body region.