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Memory devices and methods of forming the same

US11978510B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2021
Grant dateMay 7, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2213/79
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to memory devices and methods of forming the same. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to resistive random-access (ReRAM) memory devices incorporating reference cells for achieving high sensing yield. The present disclosure provides a memory device including a main cell structure including a switching element arranged between a pair of conductors, and a reference cell structure electrically coupled to the main cell structure. The reference cell structure includes a switching element arranged between a pair of conductors, in which the switching element of the reference cell structure has a dimension that is different from a dimension of the switching element of the main cell structure.

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