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Phase change random access memory (PRAM) device

US7227776B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2005
Grant dateJun 5, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C13/0004
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A phase change memory device includes a phase change memory cell block having alternating odd-numbered and even-numbered local bit lines, a global bit line, a plurality of first bit line selection circuits, and a plurality of second bit line selection circuits. The plurality of first bit line selection circuits are located at a first side of the phase change memory cell block and selectively connect respective odd-numbered local bit lines to the global bit line. The plurality of second bit line selection circuits are located at second side of the phase change memory cell block (opposite the first side) and selectively connect respective even-numbered local bit lines to the global bit line.

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