Disclosed are a multi-bit non-volatile memory device, a method of
operating the same, and a method of manufacturing the multi-bit
non-volatile memory device. A unit cell of the multi-bit non-volatile
memory device may be formed on a semiconductor substrate may include: a
plurality of channels disposed perpendicularly to the upper surface of
the semiconductor substrate; a plurality of storage nodes disposed on
opposite sides of the channels perpendicularly the upper surface of the
semiconductor substrate; a control gate surrounding upper portions of the
channels and the storage nodes, and side surfaces of the storage nodes;
and an insulating film formed between the channels and the storage nodes,
between the channels and the control gate, and between the storage nodes
and the control gate.