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Programmable impedance memory elements, methods of manufacture, and memory devices containing the same

US8847191B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2012
Grant dateSep 30, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/883

Abstract

A memory device can include a plurality of memory elements, each including first electrode having a surrounding first electrode side surface in a lateral direction; a memory material surrounding the first electrode side surface in the lateral direction, the memory material being programmable between at least two different impedance states in response to electric fields; and a second electrode formed around the memory material in the lateral direction.

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