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Method and apparatus to reset a phase change memory and switch (PCMS) memory cell

US8462537B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2011
Grant dateJun 11, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2013/0076
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the fabrication of non-volatile memory devices. In at least one embodiment, the non-volatile memory of the present disclosure may include a phase change memory and switch (hereinafter “PCMS”) memory cell and a process for resetting the PCMS memory utilizing a “look-up” table to calculate a current required to place a bit above a reference level to maximum threshold voltage.

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