摘要 |
<p>Embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods for forming non-volatile memory devices. A substrate is provided that has a cell region, a first peripheral region, and second peripheral region. A tunnel insulating layer and a preliminary blocking insulating layer are formed on the substrate in the cell region. A blocking insulating layer and a conductive layer are formed on the substrate in the cell region, the first peripheral region, and the second peripheral region. The conductive layer and the blocking insulating layer in the first and second peripheral regions are removed to expose at least a portion of the substrate in the first and second peripheral regions, while leaving the conductive layer and the blocking insulating layer in the cell region.</p> |