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Circuits and methods having programmable impedance elements

US8947913B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2011
Grant dateFeb 3, 2015
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2213/79
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Integrated circuit (IC) devices are disclosed that include programmable impedance elements (elements) as data storage element. In some embodiments, IC devices can include latch circuit with one or more elements that establish a function of an associated circuit. In other embodiments, IC devices can include elements arranged in a cross-point array connected to control terminals of access devices. In still other embodiments, a memory device can include a programmable address decoder. Corresponding methods are also disclosed.

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