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Memory element and memory device

US7696511B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2008
Grant dateApr 13, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/8833

Abstract

A memory element having a storage layer containing an ion source layer between a first electrode and a second electrode is provided. The memory element stores information by changing an electrical characteristic of the storage layer, wherein at least Zr is added to the ion source layer as a metal element together with an ion conducting material.

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