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Vertical diodes for non-volatile memory device

US8394670B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 2011
Grant dateMar 12, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/83

Abstract

A steering device. The steering device includes an n-type impurity region comprising a zinc oxide material and a p-type impurity region comprising a silicon germanium material. A pn junction region formed from the zinc oxide material and the silicon germanium material. The steering device is a serially coupled to a resistive switching device to provide rectification for the resistive switching device to form a non-volatile memory device.

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