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Nonvolatile memory with variable resistance change layers

US8569728B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2010
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2213/71
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A nonvolatile memory device includes: a first conductive layer; a second conductive layer; a first resistance change layer provided between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer and having an electrical resistance changing with at least one of an applied electric field and a passed current; and a first lateral layer provided on a lateral surface of the first resistance change layer and having an oxygen concentration higher than an oxygen concentration in the first resistance change layer.

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