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Memory array with write feedback

US8331129B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2010
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2213/77
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory array with write feedback includes a number of row lines intersecting a number of column lines, a memory element connected between one of the row lines and one of the column lines, an electrical condition supply to be selectively applied to one of the row lines; and a feedback control loop to control an electrical condition supplied by the electrical condition supply. A method for setting the state of a memory element within a memory array includes applying an electrical condition to the memory element within the memory array, sensing a resistive state of the memory element, and controlling the electrical condition based on the sensed resistive state to cause the memory element to reach a target resistance.

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