EEPROM cell with field-edgeless tunnel window using shallow trench isolation process
 An improved EEPROM cell having a field-edgeless tunnel window is provided which is fabricated by a STI process so as to produce reliable endurance and data retention. The EEPROM cell includes a floating gate, a programmable junction region, and a tunneling oxide layer separating the programmable junction region and the floating gate. The tunneling oxide layer defines a tunnel window which allows for programming and erasing of the floating gate by tunneling electrons therethrough. The programmable junction region has a width dimension and a length dimension so as to define a first area. The tunnel window has a width dimension and a length dimension so as to define a second area. The second area of the tunnel window is completely confined within the first area of the programmable junction region so as to form a field-edgeless tunnel window. 
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Xiao-Yu Sunil D.
Li Mehta