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Semiconductor memory component in cross-point architecture

US7215564B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2005
Grant dateMay 8, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2213/72
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A programmable metallization memory cell with a storage region (3) formed from a chalcogenide glass and an electrode (4) which is preferably silver is located at the crossing point of a respective bit line (1) and a respective word line (2). There is a pn junction between the bit lines (1) and the chalcogenide glass.

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