Semiconductor memory device and method for the production thereof

摘要

A semiconductor memory device with a phase transformation memory effect includes at least one memory element in a semiconductor substrate, and a cavity arrangement including at least one cavity in spatial proximity to the respective memory element. The cavity is in spatial arrangement with the respective memory element so as to reduce thermal coupling of the respective memory element to the areas surrounding the memory element, which also reduces the thermal conductivity between memory element and the areas surrounding the memory element.