Which quantum mechanical phenomenon limits the minimum size of a flash memory cell?

💡 Explanation

When a flash memory cell becomes too small, quantum tunneling lets electrons leak through the thin insulating layer, because the potential barrier width decreases, increasing the tunneling probability. Therefore, quantum tunneling limits further miniaturization, rather than spin, uncertainty or scattering which result in different effects.

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