Structures and methods for programmable array type logic and/or memory
with p-channel devices and asymmetrical low tunnel barrier intergate
insulators are provided. The programmable array type logic and/or memory
devices include p-channel non-volatile memory which has a first
source/drain region and a second source/drain region separated by a
p-type channel region in an n-type substrate. A floating gate opposing
the p-type channel region and is separated therefrom by a gate oxide. A
control gate opposes the floating gate. The control gate is separated
from the floating gate by an asymmetrical low tunnel barrier intergate
insulator. The asymmetrical low tunnel barrier intergate insulator
includes a metal oxide insulator selected from the group consisting of
Al.sub.2O.sub.3, Ta.sub.2O.sub.5, TiO.sub.2, ZrO.sub.2, Nb.sub.2O.sub.5,
SrBi.sub.2Ta.sub.2O.sub.3, SrTiO.sub.3, PbTiO.sub.3, and PbZrO.sub.3. The
floating gate includes a polysilicon floating gate having a metal layer
formed thereon in contact with the low tunnel barrier intergate
insulator. And, the control gate includes a polysilicon control gate
having a metal layer, having a different work function from the metal
layer formed on the floating gate, formed thereon in contact with the low
tunnel barrier intergate insulator.