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Hetero-switching layer in a RRAM device and method

US8947908B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2013
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2213/33
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A non-volatile memory device structure includes first electrodes comprising conductive silicon-containing material, a plurality of resistive switching material stacks comprising first resistive switching material and second resistive switching material overlying the first electrode, wherein the first resistive switching material comprises a first resistance switching voltage and the second resistive switching material comprises a second resistance switching voltage less than the first amplitude, second electrodes comprising metal material overlying and electrically coupled to the plurality of resistive switching material stacks, wherein a plurality of memory elements are formed from the first plurality of electrodes, the plurality of resistive switching material stacks, and the second plurality of electrodes.

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