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Cross point memory array including shared devices for blocking sneak path currents

US6356477B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2001
Grant dateMar 12, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2021

Classification

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

Abstract

An information storage device includes a resistive cross point array of memory elements and a plurality of devices (e.g., diodes, transistors) for blocking sneak path currents in the array during read operations. Each blocking device is connected to and shared by a group of memory elements in the array.

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