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Phase change memory cell with high read margin at low power operation

US7214958B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 2005
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2213/52
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory cell device includes a first electrode, phase-change material adjacent the first electrode, a second electrode adjacent the phase-change material, a diffusion barrier adjacent the phase-change material, and isolation material adjacent the diffusion barrier for thermally isolating the phase-change material. The diffusion barrier prevents diffusion of the phase-change material into the isolation material.

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