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Programming phase change memories using ovonic threshold switches

US8374022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2009
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2213/76
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A phase change memory using an ovonic threshold switch selection device may be programmed from one state to another by first turning on the ovonic threshold switch. After the voltage across the cell has fallen, the cell may then be biased to program the cell to the desired state.

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