In yet another aspect of the present disclosure, a method of fabricating a nonvolatile memory device is provided. The method comprises providing an active region surrounded by an isolation structure. A floating gate may be provided over the active region, whereby a first end and a second end of the floating gate are over the isolation structure. A first doped region may be provided in the active region adjacent to a first side of the floating gate and a second doped region may be provided in the active region adjacent to a second side of the floating gate. A first capacitor may be provided over the floating gate, whereby a first electrode of the first capacitor is electrically coupled to the floating gate.
Numerous advantages may be derived from the embodiments described below. The embodiments provide a compact nonvolatile memory device with a high coupling ratio, a high density and improved reliability.
The disclosed embodiments will be better understood from a reading of the following detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings: