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Set technique for phase change memory

US10248351B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2017
Grant dateApr 2, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2213/71
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One embodiment provides a memory controller. The memory controller includes a memory controller circuitry and a set pulse determination circuitry. The memory controller circuitry is to identify an address of a target memory cell to be set. The set pulse determination circuitry is to select a positive polarity set pulse if the target memory cell is included in a positive polarity deck or to select a negative polarity set pulse if the target memory cell is included in a negative polarity deck. Each set pulse includes a respective nucleation portion and a respective growth portion. Each portion has a respective current amplitude and a respective time duration.

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