A non-volatile memory device comprises a cell region defined at a
substrate and a plurality of device isolation layers formed in the cell
region to define a plurality of active regions. A charge storage
insulator covers substantially the entire top surface of the cell region.
A plurality of gate lines are formed on the charge storage insulator that
cross over the device isolation layers. Conductive patterns are disposed
between predetermined gate lines that penetrate the charge storage
insulator to electrically connect with the active regions. According to
the method of fabricating the device, a plurality of device isolation
layers are formed in the substrate and then a charge storage insulator is
formed on an entire surface of the substrate and the device isolation
layers. A plurality of parallel gate lines that cross over the device
isolation layers are formed on the charge storage insulator and then
conductive patterns are formed between predetermined gate lines. The
conductive patterns penetrate the charge storage insulator and
electrically connect with the active regions.