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Read, write and erase circuit for programmable memory devices

US7359236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2006
Grant dateApr 15, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2211/5645
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit for writing, reading, and erasing a programmable device is disclosed. The programmable device includes an ion conductor and a plurality of electrodes. Electrical properties of the device are altered by applying a sufficient bias across the electrode to form a conductive region within the ion conductor. The circuit can be used to program and read multiple bits within a single programmable device.

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