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Programmable resistive memory cell with filament placement structure

US8124952B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2011
Grant dateFeb 28, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/8418
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Programmable metallization memory cells having a first metal contact and a second metal contact with an ion conductor solid electrolyte material between the metal contacts. The first metal contact has a filament placement structure thereon extending into the ion conductor material. In some embodiments, the second metal contact also has a filament placement structure thereon extending into the ion conductor material toward the first filament placement structure. The filament placement structure may have a height of at least about 2 nm.

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