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Implementation of VMCO area switching cell to VBL architecture

US10026782B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2017
Grant dateJul 17, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D86/60
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for improving performance of a non-volatile memory that utilizes a Vacancy Modulated Conductive Oxide (VMCO) structure are described. The VMCO structure may include a layer of amorphous silicon (e.g., a Si barrier layer) and a layer titanium oxide (e.g., a TiO2 switching layer). In some cases, the VMCO structure or VMCO stack may use bulk switching or switching O-ion movements across an area of the VMCO structure, as opposed to switching locally in a constriction of vacancy formed filamentary path. A VMCO structure may be partially or fully embedded within a word line layer of a memory array.

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