摘要:
A memristive routing device includes a memristive matrix, mobile dopants moving with the memristive matrix in response to programming electrical fields and remaining stable within the memristive matrix in the absence of the programming electrical fields; and at least three electrodes surrounding the memristive matrix. A method for tuning electrical circuits with a memristive device includes measuring a circuit characteristic and applying a programming voltage to the memristive device which causes motion of dopants within the memristive device to alter the circuit characteristic. A method for increasing a switching speed of a memristive device includes drawing dopants from two geometrically separated locations into close proximity to form two conductive regions and then switching the memristive device to a conductive state by applying a programming voltage which rapidly merges the two conductive regions to form a conductive pathway between a source electrode and a drain electrode.
摘要:
The present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional semiconductor memory device. In the method, a storage array is divided into a plurality of storage sub-arrays. As a result, a respective via of each storage sub-array can be etched respectively, which is different from the prior art, where a via for a bottom electrode of a plurality of layers of resistive cells is etched at one time. The vias are filled with metal so that storage sub-arrays are connected with each other. The method for manufacturing the three-dimensional semiconductor memory device according to the present disclosure can substantially reduce process complexity and difficulty of etching process in high-density integration, and also improve a number of layers of the resistive cells integrated in the storage array.
摘要:
A three-terminal Ovonic Threshold Switch (OTS) is used to provide current to a Phase Change Memory Switch (PCMS) cross point array. The current is started by sending a small current into the second terminal of the three-terminal OTS allowing a larger current to flow from the first terminal to the third terminal of the three-terminal OTS. A method of making the three-terminal OTS is also presented.
摘要:
A programmable resistance memory combines multiple cells into a block that includes one or more shared electrodes. The shared electrode configuration provides additional thermal isolation for the active region of each memory cell, thereby reducing the current required to program each memory cell.
摘要:
Disclosed are a semiconductor storage device and a method for manufacturing the semiconductor storage device, whereby the bit cost of memory using a variable resistance material is reduced. The semiconductor storage device has: a substrate; a first word line (2) which is provided above the substrate; a first laminated body, which is disposed above the first word line (2), and which has the N+1 (N≧1) number of first inter-gate insulating layers (11-15) and the N number of first semiconductor layers (21p-24p) alternately laminated in the height direction of the substrate; a first bit line (3), which extends in the direction that intersects the first word line (2), and which is disposed above the laminated body; a first gate insulating layer (9) which is provided on the side surface of the N+1 number of the first inter-gate insulating layers (11-15) and those of the N number of the first semiconductor layers (21p-24p); a first channel layer (8p) which is provided on the side surface of the first gate insulating layer (9); and a first variable resistance material layer (7) which is provided on the side surface of the first channel layer. The first variable material layer (7) is in a region where the first word line (2) and the first bit line (3) intersect each other. Furthermore, a polysilicon diode (PD) is used as a selection element.
摘要:
A phase change memory element and method of forming the same. The memory element includes a phase change material layer electrically coupled to first and second conductive material layers. A energy conversion layer is formed in association with the phase change material layer, and electrically coupled to a third conductive material layer. An electrically isolating material layer is formed between the phase change material layer and the energy conversion layer.
摘要:
A multi-layer thin-film device includes thin film memory and thin film logic. The thin film memory may be programmable resistance memory, such as phase change memory, for example. The thin film logic may be complementary logic.
摘要:
A nanoscale switching device comprises at least two electrodes, each of a nanoscale width; and an active region disposed between and in electrical contact with the electrodes, the active region containing a switching material capable of carrying a species of dopants and transporting the dopants under an electrical field, wherein at least one of the electrodes comprises an amorphous conductive material.
摘要:
A multi-layer thin-film device includes thin film memory and thin film logic. The thin film memory may be programmable resistance memory, such as phase change memory, for example. The thin film logic may be complementary logic.
摘要:
Reconfigurable devices and methods for the fabrication thereof are provided. In one aspect, a reconfigurable device is provided. The reconfigurable device comprises a substrate; a first dielectric layer on the substrate; a conductive layer recessed into at least a portion of a side of the first dielectric layer opposite the substrate; at least one second dielectric layer over the side of the first dielectric layer opposite the substrate, so as to cover the conductive layer; a heater within the second dielectric layer; at least one programmable via extending through the second dielectric layer, extending through and surrounded by the heater and in contact with the conductive layer, the programmable via comprising at least one phase change material; a capping layer over the programmable via; a first conductive via and a second conductive via, each extending through the second dielectric layer and in contact with the heater; and a third conductive via extending through the second dielectric layer and in contact with the conductive layer.