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Resistive cross point memory arrays having a charge injection differential sense amplifier

US6597598B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2002
Grant dateJul 22, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2213/78
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data storage device that includes a resistive cross point array of memory cells, a plurality of word lines, and a plurality of bit lines, and a sense amplifier that utilizes an injection charge amplifier is disclosed. The memory cells are arranged into multiple groups of one or more memory cells. The injection charge amplifier determines whether a sensed memory cell is in a first or second resistive state as compared to a reference cell.

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