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Method of operating a complementary bit resistance memory sensor and method of operation

US7366003B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2006
Grant dateApr 29, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2213/79
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus are disclosed for sensing the resistance state of a resistance-based memory element using complementary resistance-based elements, one holding the resistance state being sensed and the other holding a complementary resistance state. A sense amplifier detects voltages discharging through the high and low resistance elements to determine the resistance state of an element being read.

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