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Phase-change random access memory device having multi-levels and method of manufacturing the same

US8921817B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2012
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2213/52
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A phase-change random access memory (PCRAM) device and a method of manufacturing the same. The PCRAM includes a heating electrode having an upper surface protruding in a stepped shape and a phase-change material layer formed in a phase-change space on the heating electrode, the phase-change material layer having a plurality of portions having thicknesses corresponding to the stepped shape of the heating electrode.

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