摘要:
A memory including reference cells is provided. The memory has address decoding circuitry and an array of memory cells that are non-volatile and re-writable. Each memory cell has a two terminal memory plug that is capable of experiencing a change in resistance. Sensing circuitry compares activated memory cells to a reference level. The reference level is typically generated by at least one reference cell that can be selected at the same time the memory cell is selected.
摘要:
A threshold device including a plurality of adjacent tunnel barrier layers that are in contact with one another and are made from a plurality of different dielectric materials is disclosed. A memory plug having first and second terminals includes, electrically in series with the first and second terminals, the threshold device and a memory element that stores data as a plurality of conductivity profiles. The threshold device is operative to impart a characteristic I-V curve that defines current flow through the memory element as a function of applied voltage across the terminals during data operations. The threshold device substantially reduces or eliminates current flow through half-selected or un-selected memory plugs and allows a sufficient magnitude of current to flow through memory plugs that are selected for read and write operations. The threshold device reduces or eliminates data disturb in half-selected memory plugs and increases S/N ratio during read operations.
摘要:
A memory using mixed valence conductive oxides is disclosed. The memory includes a mixed valence conductive oxide that is less conductive in its oxygen deficient state and a mixed electronic ionic conductor that is an electrolyte to oxygen and promotes an electric field effective to cause oxygen ionic motion.
摘要:
Line drivers that fit within a specified line pitch. One method of placing line drivers completely underneath a cross point array requires splitting the line driver up so that a portion of the line drivers is on a first side of the cross point array and the other portion is on the opposite side. However, using this technique requires that the width of the drivers is no larger than the width of the memory cells that are being driven. This can be accomplished by stacking transistors such that line drivers fit within a specified line pitch, but are as long as is necessary to include all the necessary circuitry.
摘要:
A memory including reference cells is provided. The memory has address decoding circuitry and an array of memory cells that are non-volatile and re-writable. Each memory cell has a two terminal memory plug that is capable of experiencing a change in resistance. Sensing circuitry compares activated memory cells to a reference level. The reference level is typically generated by at least one reference cell that can be selected at the same time the memory cell is selected.
摘要:
Non-volatile memory cell with a single semiconductor device per memory cell. The present invention generally allows for a plurality of memory cells to be formed on a semiconductor substrate that supports a semiconductor device. A multi-resistive state material layer that changes its resistive state between a low resistive state and a high resistive state upon application of a voltage pulse is formed above the substrate, generally at a very high temperature. While the layers fabricated between the substrate and the multi-resistive state material use materials that can withstand high temperature processing, the layers fabricated above the multi-resistive state material do not need to withstand high temperature processing.
摘要:
A re-writable memory with multiple memory layers. Using both terminals of a memory cell in a stacked cross point structure for selection purposes allows multiple layers of conductive lines to be selected as long as there is only one memory cell that has two terminals selected. Sharing logic over multiple layers allows driver sets to be reused.
摘要:
A programming circuit is provided. As a conductive memory cell is programmed, its resistance changes. The provided programming circuit monitors the changing resistance while programming the memory cell. The programming circuit can be used to only program the memory cell for as long as programming is actually needed. Additionally, the programming circuit can be used to only program the memory cell when it has a value that needs to be changed.
摘要:
Circuitry that discharges conductive array lines is provided. Generally, the conductive array lines are simultaneously selected and apply an appropriate programming pulse. Accordingly, the conductive array lines need to be discharged in connection with a write operation. The discharge can occur either prior to or following a write operation.
摘要:
A programming circuit is provided. As a conductive memory cell is programmed, its resistance changes. The provided programming circuit monitors the changing resistance while programming the memory cell. The programming circuit can be used to only program the memory cell for as long as programming is actually needed. Additionally, the programming circuit can be used to only program the memory cell when it has a value that needs to be changed.