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PRAM and method of firing memory cells

US7746688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2007
Grant dateJun 29, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2013/0092
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A PRAM includes a memory cell array of phase change memory cells, and a write circuit receiving an externally provided first voltage and supplying a write pulse for writing data to the memory cells in a normal operation mode. The write circuit also receives an externally provided second voltage higher than the first voltage and supplies a firing pulse to at least one firing-failed phase change memory cell.

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