Circuits and methods having programmable impedance elements
US8947913B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2032 |
Classification
- 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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