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Metal-insulator-metal-insulator-metal (MIMIM) memory device

US8093680B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2006
Grant dateJan 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/8833
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present memory device includes first and second electrodes, first and second insulating layers between the electrodes, the first insulating layer being in contact with the first electrode, the second insulating layer being in contact with the second electrode, and a metal layer between the first and second insulating layers. Further included may be a first oxide layer between and in contact with the first insulating layer and the metal layer, and a second oxide layer between and in contact with the second insulating layer and the metal layer.

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