摘要:
A memory circuit comprises a plurality of parallel bit-lines connected to a plurality of memory cells, a plurality of sense amplifiers connected to the bit-lines and a plurality of switches each of which being connected to a respective pair of bit-lines out of the plurality of bit-lines for switchably short-circuiting the respective pair of bit-lines. The bit-lines of the respective pair of bit-lines are connected to two different sense amplifiers, and the bit-lines of the respective pair of bit-lines are adjacent to a further bit-line disposed between the bit-lines of the respective pair of bit-lines.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a memory circuit comprising a CBRAM resistance memory cell, which is connected to a bit line and a word line and has a CBRAM resistance element, the resistance of which can be set by means of a write current, in order to store an item of information, and which has a selection switch, which can be driven via the word line, in order to connect a first potential to the bit line via the CBRAM resistance element; a reference resistance cell, which is connected to the bit line and to a reference line and has a reference resistance element, the resistance of which is set to a resistance threshold value, and a reference selection switch, which can be driven via the reference line, in order to connect a second potential to the bit line via the reference resistance element; a read-out unit, which is configured to activate the reference selection switch and the selection switch for the purpose of reading out a memory datum, so that a memory cell current flows via the CBRAM resistance memory cell and a reference current flows via the reference resistance cell onto the bit line; and an evaluation unit, which is connected to the bit line, and which outputs the memory datum in a manner dependent on a resulting electrical quantity assigned to the bit line.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a memory circuit and method of operating the same. In at least one embodiment, the memory circuit includes a resistive memory element coupled to a plate potential by a first terminal; a bit line which is connectable to a second terminal of the resistive memory element; a programming circuit operable to change the resistance of the resistive memory element; a bleeder circuit operable to provide a bleeding current to or from the bit line due to a change of the resistance of the resistive memory element caused by the programming circuit.
摘要:
Provided is a resistive memory arrangement having a cell array structured in rows and columns and having resistive memory cells connected to a drive element for driving. Each drive element is jointly connected to n cell resistors forming a memory cell, the cell resistors being CBRAM resistance elements, in particular, and also to a writing, reading and erasing method for a resistive memory arrangement realized with CBRAM resistance elements.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a method for operating a PMC memory cell for use in a CBRAM memory array, wherein the PMC memory cell includes a solid electrolyte which is adapted to selectively develop and diminish a conductive path depending on an applied electrical field. The PMC memory cell is programmed to change to a programmed state by applying a programming voltage, and the PMC memory cell is erased to change to an erased state by applying an erase voltage. A refresh voltage is applied to the PMC memory cell at a predetermined time to stabilize the programmed state of the PMC memory cell, wherein the refresh voltage is selected such as that, while applying the refresh voltage, a programming of the PMC memory cell in the erased state to a programmed state is prevented, and that, by applying the refresh voltage, a stabilizing of the programmed state of the PMC memory cell is performed.
摘要:
The charge-trapping layer comprises two strips above the source and drain junctions. The thicknesses of the charge-trapping layer and the gate dielectric are chosen to facilitate Fowler-Nordheim-tunnelling of electrons into the strips during an erasure process. Programming is performed by injection of hot holes into the strips individually for two-bit storage.
摘要:
A method of determining the memory state of a resistive memory cell including a first electrode, a second electrode and an active material being arranged between the first electrode and the second electrode, comprises generating a read capacity by applying a voltage between the first electrode and the second electrode, discharging the read capacity over the active material of the memory cell, and determining the memory state of the memory cell in dependence on a change of the voltage during the discharge of the read capacity.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a memory circuit and method of operating the same. In at least one embodiment, the memory circuit includes a resistive memory element coupled to a plate potential by a first terminal; a bit line which is connectable to a second terminal of the resistive memory element; a programming circuit operable to change the resistance of the resistive memory element; a bleeder circuit operable to provide a bleeding current to or from the bit line due to a change of the resistance of the resistive memory element caused by the programming circuit.
摘要:
A method of operating an integrated circuit is provided. The integrated circuit includes a plurality of resistivity changing memory cells and at least one resistivity changing reference cell; a voltage comparator including a first input terminal and a second input terminal; a signal line being connected to the plurality of resistivity changing memory cells, the at least one resistivity changing reference cell, and the second input terminal; and a switching element connecting the first input terminal to the second input terminal. The method includes: closing the switching element; supplying a first voltage to the first input terminal via the signal line and the switching element; opening the switching element; supplying a second voltage to the second input terminal via the signal line; and comparing the first voltage and the second voltage using the voltage comparator, wherein the first voltage represents a memory state of a resistivity changing memory cell, and the second voltage is a reference voltage which represents a memory state of a resistivity changing reference cell, or vice versa.
摘要:
A semiconductor memory device includes resistance memory elements that are coupled to selection transistors addressed by word lines and bit lines. The memory elements are read by read/write lines arranged parallel to the word lines. Two successive memory elements along a read/write line are coupled to selection transistors that are coupled to different word lines.