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Phase change memory element capable of low power operation and method of fabricating the same

US7026639B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 2003
Grant dateApr 11, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 31, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/8828

Abstract

Provided is a phase-change element capable of operating with low power consumption and a method of manufacturing the same. The phase-change element comprises a first electrode used as a heating layer, a second electrode, which is laterally disposed adjacent to the first electrode, and a memory layer made of a phase-change material located between and contacting the side surfaces of the first electrode and the second electrode.

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