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Resistive memory including selective refresh operation

US7679980B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2006
Grant dateMar 16, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2028

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

Abstract

A memory includes an array of phase change memory cells and a first circuit. The first circuit is for refreshing only memory cells within the array of phase change memory cells that are programmed to non-crystalline states in response to a request for a refresh operation.

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