High-density nonvolatile memory array fabricated at low temperature comprising semiconductor diodes

摘要

A memory cell is described suitable for use in a high-density monolithic three dimensional memory array. In preferred embodiments of the memory cell, a semiconductor junction diode formed of germanium or a germanium alloy which can be crystallized at relatively low temperature is formed disposed between conductors. The use of a low-temperature material allows the conductors to be formed of copper or aluminum, both low-resistivity materials that provide adequate current at very small feature size, allowing for a highly dense stacked array.