Abstract:
A method of resetting a variable resistance memory cell in a nonvolatile memory device includes; programming the memory cell to a set state using a corresponding compliance current, and then programming the memory cell to a reset state by pre-reading the variable resistance memory cell to determine its resistance and resetting the memory cell using a variable reset voltage determined in response to the determined resistance.
Abstract:
A method is provided for programming a nonvolatile memory device comprising a variable resistance memory cell connected to a bitline and a wordline. The method comprises precharging the bitline to a first bias voltage, precharging the wordline to a second bias voltage, wherein a voltage difference between the first bias voltage and the second bias voltage is less than a threshold voltage of the memory cell, and applying a first write voltage to the bitline and a second write voltage to the wordline in response to a select signal, wherein a voltage difference between the first write voltage and the second write voltage is greater than the threshold voltage.