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Variable resistance memory with a select device

US8654560B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2011
Grant dateFeb 18, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/8833
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to various embodiments, a variable resistance memory element and memory element array that uses variable resistance changes includes a select device, such as an ovonic threshold switch. The memory elements are able to switch during the very brief period when a transient pulse voltage is visible to the memory element.

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