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Phase change memory having multilayer thermal insulation

US7417245B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2005
Grant dateAug 26, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2025

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

Abstract

A memory cell includes a first electrode, a second electrode, phase-change material contacting the first electrode and the second electrode, multilayer thermal insulation contacting the phase-change material, and dielectric material contacting the multilayer thermal insulation. The multilayer thermal insulation may include at least an electrically isolating layer and an electrically conducting layer.

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