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Amorphous semiiconductor layer memory device

US8659000B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 2011
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2213/53
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory device includes: an amorphous semiconductor layer of a first conduction type; a solid electrolyte layer containing movable ions and provided in contact with a part of one of faces of the amorphous semiconductor layer; a first electrode electrically connected to the amorphous semiconductor layer via the solid electrolyte layer; a second electrode electrically connected to one of the faces of the amorphous semiconductor layer; and a third electrode provided over the other face of the amorphous semiconductor layer with an insulating layer therebetween. At the time of application of voltage to the third electrode, at least a part of the amorphous semiconductor layer reversibly changes to a second conduction type.

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