摘要:
One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method of programming an array of memory cells. In this method, a selection is made between a first pulse configuration and a second pulse configuration, each of which can write at least two data states to the memory cells of the array. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
摘要:
A memory device includes a phase change memory cell and a circuit. The circuit is for programming the memory cell to a selected one of more than two states by applying a temperature controlled set pulse to the memory cell.
摘要:
A memory cell includes a first electrode, a second electrode, storage material positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode, and a nanocomposite insulator contacting the storage material.
摘要:
A method of operating a phase change memory array is disclosed and includes identifying a read disturb condition associated with the phase change memory array, and performing a conditional refresh operation in response to the identified read disturb condition. A phase change memory is also disclosed and includes an array of phase change memory cells, and a read disturb system configured to identify a read disturb condition and perform a refresh operation on the array in response thereto.
摘要:
A memory device including a memory cell, a first circuit, and a second circuit. The memory cell includes phase-change material. The first circuit is configured to provide pulses to the phase-change material and to program each of more than two states into the memory cell. The second circuit is configured to sense the present state of the memory cell and provide signals that indicate the present state of the memory cell. The first circuit programs each of the more than two states into the memory cell based on the signals.
摘要:
A memory includes a volume of phase change material, a first transistor coupled to the volume of phase change material for accessing a first storage location within the volume of phase change material, and a second transistor coupled to the volume of phase change material for accessing a second storage location within the volume of phase change material.
摘要:
A memory cell includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a layer of phase change material extending from a first contact with the first electrode to a second contact with the second electrode, and a sidewall spacer contacting the second electrode and a sidewall of the layer of phase change material adjacent to the second contact.
摘要:
An integrated circuit includes a first bit line and a resistance changing memory element coupled to the first bit line. The integrated circuit includes a second bit line and a heater coupled to the second bit line. The integrated circuit includes an access device coupled to the resistance changing memory element and the heater.
摘要:
An integrated circuit includes a first electrode and a cup-shaped electrode interface coupled to the first electrode. The integrated circuit includes a dielectric spacer at least partially laterally enclosed by the electrode interface and a resistance changing material laterally enclosed by the spacer and contacting the electrode interface. The integrated circuit includes a second electrode coupled to the resistance changing material.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a method of programming an array of memory cells such as phase change memory cells. In this method, a selection is made between a first pulse configuration and a second pulse configuration, wherein the first and second pulse configurations are different, and wherein each pulse configuration can write at least two data states to the memory cells of the array.