Local bit lines and methods of selecting the same to access memory elements in cross-point arrays
    1.
    发明授权
    Local bit lines and methods of selecting the same to access memory elements in cross-point arrays 有权
    本地位线及其选择方法可以访问交叉点阵列中的存储器元件

    公开(公告)号:US08897050B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-25

    申请号:US13588461

    申请日:2012-08-17

    摘要: Embodiments relate generally to semiconductors and memory technology, and more particularly, to systems, integrated circuits, and methods to implement a memory architecture that includes local bit lines for accessing subsets of memory elements, such as memory elements based on third dimensional memory technology. In at least some embodiments, an integrated circuit includes a cross-point memory array formed above a logic layer. The cross-point memory array includes X-lines and Y-lines, of which at least one Y-line includes groups of Y-line portions. Each of the Y-line portions can be arranged in parallel with other Y-line portions within a group of the Y-line portions. Also included are memory elements disposed between a subset of the X-lines and the group of the Y-line portions. In some embodiments, a decoder is configured to select a Y-line portion from the group of Y-line portions to access a subset of the memory elements.

    摘要翻译: 实施例通常涉及半导体和存储器技术,更具体地,涉及用于实现存储器架构的系统,集成电路和方法,该存储器架构包括用于访问诸如基于第三维存储器技术的存储器元件的存储器元件的子集的本地位线。 在至少一些实施例中,集成电路包括形成在逻辑层上方的交叉点存储器阵列。 交叉点存储器阵列包括X线和Y线,其中至少一条Y线包括Y线部分的组。 每个Y线部分可以与一组Y线部分内的其它Y线部分平行地布置。 还包括设置在X线的子集和Y线部分的组之间的存储器元件。 在一些实施例中,解码器被配置为从Y组部分组中选择Y线部分以访问存储器元件的子集。

    LOCAL BIT LINES AND METHODS OF SELECTING THE SAME TO ACCESS MEMORY ELEMENTS IN CROSS-POINT ARRAYS
    2.
    发明申请
    LOCAL BIT LINES AND METHODS OF SELECTING THE SAME TO ACCESS MEMORY ELEMENTS IN CROSS-POINT ARRAYS 有权
    本地位线及其选择方法可以在交叉点阵列中访问记忆元素

    公开(公告)号:US20120307542A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-06

    申请号:US13588461

    申请日:2012-08-17

    IPC分类号: G11C5/02

    摘要: Embodiments relate generally to semiconductors and memory technology, and more particularly, to systems, integrated circuits, and methods to implement a memory architecture that includes local bit lines for accessing subsets of memory elements, such as memory elements based on third dimensional memory technology. In at least some embodiments, an integrated circuit includes a cross-point memory array formed above a logic layer. The cross-point memory array includes X-lines and Y-lines, of which at least one Y-line includes groups of Y-line portions. Each of the Y-line portions can be arranged in parallel with other Y-line portions within a group of the Y-line portions. Also included are memory elements disposed between a subset of the X-lines and the group of the Y-line portions. In some embodiments, a decoder is configured to select a Y-line portion from the group of Y-line portions to access a subset of the memory elements.

    摘要翻译: 实施例通常涉及半导体和存储器技术,更具体地,涉及用于实现存储器架构的系统,集成电路和方法,该存储器架构包括用于访问诸如基于第三维存储器技术的存储器元件的存储器元件的子集的本地位线。 在至少一些实施例中,集成电路包括形成在逻辑层上方的交叉点存储器阵列。 交叉点存储器阵列包括X线和Y线,其中至少一条Y线包括Y线部分的组。 每个Y线部分可以与一组Y线部分内的其它Y线部分平行地布置。 还包括设置在X线的子集和Y线部分的组之间的存储器元件。 在一些实施例中,解码器被配置为从Y组部分组中选择Y线部分以访问存储器元件的子集。

    Local bit lines and methods of selecting the same to access memory elements in cross-point arrays
    3.
    发明申请
    Local bit lines and methods of selecting the same to access memory elements in cross-point arrays 有权
    本地位线及其选择方法可以访问交叉点阵列中的存储器元件

    公开(公告)号:US20110188281A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-04

    申请号:US12657911

    申请日:2010-01-29

    摘要: Embodiments relate generally to semiconductors and memory technology, and more particularly, to systems, integrated circuits, and methods to implement a memory architecture that includes local bit lines for accessing subsets of memory elements, such as memory elements based on third dimensional memory technology. In at least some embodiments, an integrated circuit includes a cross-point memory array formed above a logic layer. The cross-point memory array includes X-lines and Y-lines, of which at least one Y-line includes groups of Y-line portions. Each of the Y-line portions can be arranged in parallel with other Y-line portions within a group of the Y-line portions. Also included are memory elements disposed between a subset of the X-lines and the group of the Y-line portions. In some embodiments, a decoder is configured to select a Y-line portion from the group of Y-line portions to access a subset of the memory elements.

    摘要翻译: 实施例通常涉及半导体和存储器技术,更具体地,涉及用于实现存储器架构的系统,集成电路和方法,该存储器架构包括用于访问诸如基于第三维存储器技术的存储器元件的存储器元件的子集的本地位线。 在至少一些实施例中,集成电路包括形成在逻辑层上方的交叉点存储器阵列。 交叉点存储器阵列包括X线和Y线,其中至少一条Y线包括Y线部分的组。 每个Y线部分可以与一组Y线部分内的其它Y线部分平行地布置。 还包括设置在X线的子集和Y线部分的组之间的存储器元件。 在一些实施例中,解码器被配置为从Y组部分组中选择Y线部分以访问存储器元件的子集。

    Local bit lines and methods of selecting the same to access memory elements in cross-point arrays
    4.
    发明授权
    Local bit lines and methods of selecting the same to access memory elements in cross-point arrays 有权
    本地位线及其选择方法可以访问交叉点阵列中的存储器元件

    公开(公告)号:US08270193B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-18

    申请号:US12657911

    申请日:2010-01-29

    IPC分类号: G11C5/02

    摘要: Embodiments relate generally to semiconductors and memory technology, and more particularly, to systems, integrated circuits, and methods to implement a memory architecture that includes local bit lines for accessing subsets of memory elements, such as memory elements based on third dimensional memory technology. In at least some embodiments, an integrated circuit includes a cross-point memory array formed above a logic layer. The cross-point memory array includes X-lines and Y-lines, of which at least one Y-line includes groups of Y-line portions. Each of the Y-line portions can be arranged in parallel with other Y-line portions within a group of the Y-line portions. Also included are memory elements disposed between a subset of the X-lines and the group of the Y-line portions. In some embodiments, a decoder is configured to select a Y-line portion from the group of Y-line portions to access a subset of the memory elements.

    摘要翻译: 实施例通常涉及半导体和存储器技术,更具体地,涉及用于实现存储器架构的系统,集成电路和方法,该存储器架构包括用于访问诸如基于第三维存储器技术的存储器元件的存储器元件的子集的本地位线。 在至少一些实施例中,集成电路包括形成在逻辑层上方的交叉点存储器阵列。 交叉点存储器阵列包括X线和Y线,其中至少一条Y线包括Y线部分的组。 每个Y线部分可以与一组Y线部分内的其它Y线部分平行地布置。 还包括设置在X线的子集和Y线部分的组之间的存储器元件。 在一些实施例中,解码器被配置为从Y组部分组中选择Y线部分以访问存储器元件的子集。

    Circuits And Techniques To Compensate Data Signals For Variations Of Parameters Affecting Memory Cells In Cross-Point Arrays
    5.
    发明申请
    Circuits And Techniques To Compensate Data Signals For Variations Of Parameters Affecting Memory Cells In Cross-Point Arrays 有权
    电路和技术补偿数据信号变化参数影响存储器单元在交叉点数组

    公开(公告)号:US20130215667A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-22

    申请号:US13728676

    申请日:2012-12-27

    IPC分类号: G11C13/00

    摘要: Embodiments of the invention relate generally to semiconductors and memory technology, and more particularly, to systems, integrated circuits, and methods to implement circuits configured to compensate for parameter variations that affect the operation of memory elements, such as memory elements based on third dimensional memory technology. In at least some embodiments, an integrated circuit includes a cross-point array comprising memory elements disposed among word lines and bit lines, where a parameter can affect the operating characteristics of a memory element. The integrated circuit further includes a data signal adjuster configured to modify the operating characteristic to compensate for a deviation from a target value for the operating characteristic based on the parameter. In some embodiments, the memory element, such as a resistive memory element, is configured to generate a data signal having a magnitude substantially at the target value independent of variation in the parameter.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的实施例一般涉及半导体和存储器技术,更具体地,涉及用于实现电路的系统,集成电路和方法,所述电路被配置为补偿影响存储器元件的操作的参数变化,诸如基于第三维存储器的存储器元件 技术。 在至少一些实施例中,集成电路包括交叉点阵列,其包括布置在字线和位线之间的存储器元件,其中参数可影响存储器元件的操作特性。 集成电路还包括数据信号调整器,其被配置为基于该参数来修改操作特性以补偿与操作特性的目标值的偏差。 在一些实施例中,诸如电阻性存储器元件的存储器元件被配置为生成具有与参数变化无关的基本上在目标值的幅度的数据信号。

    Method for sensing a signal in a two-terminal memory array having leakage current
    6.
    发明申请
    Method for sensing a signal in a two-terminal memory array having leakage current 有权
    用于感测具有漏电流的双端存储器阵列中的信号的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080144357A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-19

    申请号:US12072813

    申请日:2008-02-28

    IPC分类号: G11C11/00 G11C7/02

    摘要: A two-terminal memory array includes a plurality of first and second conductive traces. An address unit operatively applies a select voltage across a selected pair of the first and second conductive traces and applies a non-select voltage potential to unselected traces. A total current flowing in the selected first conductive trace and a leakage current flowing through unselected second conductive traces are sensed by a sense unit in a one cycle or a two cycle pre-read operation. The total and leakage currents can be combined with a reference signal to derive a data signal indicative of one of a plurality of conductivity profiles that represent stored data. The conductivity profiles can be stored in a resistive state memory element that is electrically in series with the selected first and second conductive traces.

    摘要翻译: 双端存储器阵列包括多个第一和第二导电迹线。 地址单元可操作地对所选择的第一和第二导电迹线对施加选择电压,并将非选择电压电势施加到未选择的迹线。 在所选择的第一导电迹线中流动的总电流和流过未选择的第二导电迹线的漏电流在一个周期或两个周期的预读操作中由感测单元感测。 总和漏电流可以与参考信号组合以导出指示表示存储的数据的多个电导率分布之一的数据信号。 电导率分布可以存储在与所选择的第一和第二导电迹线电串联的电阻状态存储元件中。

    Sensing a signal in a two-terminal memory array having leakage current
    7.
    发明授权
    Sensing a signal in a two-terminal memory array having leakage current 有权
    感测具有漏电流的双端存储器阵列中的信号

    公开(公告)号:US07379364B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-27

    申请号:US11583446

    申请日:2006-10-19

    IPC分类号: G11C7/02

    摘要: A two-terminal memory array includes a plurality of first and second conductive traces. An address unit operatively applies a select voltage across a selected pair of the first and second conductive traces and applies a non-select voltage potential to unselected traces. A total current flowing in the selected first conductive trace and a leakage current flowing through unselected second conductive traces are sensed by a sense unit in a one cycle or a two cycle pre-read operation. The total and leakage currents can be combined with a reference signal to derive a data signal indicative of one of a plurality of conductivity profiles that represent stored data. The conductivity profiles can be stored in a resistive state memory element that is electrically in series with the selected first and second conductive traces.

    摘要翻译: 双端存储器阵列包括多个第一和第二导电迹线。 地址单元可操作地对所选择的第一和第二导电迹线对施加选择电压,并将非选择电压电势施加到未选择的迹线。 在所选择的第一导电迹线中流动的总电流和流过未选择的第二导电迹线的漏电流在一个周期或两个周期的预读操作中由感测单元感测。 总和漏电流可以与参考信号组合以导出指示表示存储的数据的多个电导率分布之一的数据信号。 电导率分布可以存储在与所选择的第一和第二导电迹线电串联的电阻状态存储元件中。

    SENSING A SIGNAL IN A TWO-TERMINAL MEMORY ARRAY HAVING LEAKAGE CURRENT
    8.
    发明申请
    SENSING A SIGNAL IN A TWO-TERMINAL MEMORY ARRAY HAVING LEAKAGE CURRENT 有权
    在具有漏电流的两个终端存储器阵列中感测信号

    公开(公告)号:US20080094876A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-24

    申请号:US11583446

    申请日:2006-10-19

    IPC分类号: G11C11/00 G11C7/02

    摘要: A two-terminal memory array includes a plurality of first and second conductive traces. An address unit operatively applies a select voltage across a selected pair of the first and second conductive traces and applies a non-select voltage potential to unselected traces. A total current flowing in the selected first conductive trace and a leakage current flowing through unselected second conductive traces are sensed by a sense unit in a one cycle or a two cycle pre-read operation. The total and leakage currents can be combined with a reference signal to derive a data signal indicative of one of a plurality of conductivity profiles that represent stored data. The conductivity profiles can be stored in a resistive state memory element that is electrically in series with the selected first and second conductive traces.

    摘要翻译: 双端存储器阵列包括多个第一和第二导电迹线。 地址单元可操作地对所选择的第一和第二导电迹线对施加选择电压,并将非选择电压电势施加到未选择的迹线。 在所选择的第一导电迹线中流动的总电流和流过未选择的第二导电迹线的漏电流在一个周期或两个周期的预读取操作中由感测单元感测。 总和漏电流可以与参考信号组合以导出指示表示存储的数据的多个电导率分布之一的数据信号。 电导率分布可以存储在与所选择的第一和第二导电迹线电串联的电阻状态存储元件中。

    Two-cycle sensing in a two-terminal memory array having leakage current
    10.
    发明授权
    Two-cycle sensing in a two-terminal memory array having leakage current 有权
    具有漏电流的双端存储器阵列中的双周期感测

    公开(公告)号:US07372753B1

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-13

    申请号:US11583676

    申请日:2006-10-19

    IPC分类号: G11C7/02

    摘要: A two-terminal memory array includes a plurality of first and second conductive traces. An address unit operatively applies a select voltage across a selected pair of the first and second conductive traces and applies a non-select voltage potential to unselected traces. A total current flowing in the selected first conductive trace and a leakage current flowing through unselected second conductive traces are sensed by a sense unit in a one cycle or a two cycle pre-read operation. The total and leakage currents can be combined with a reference signal to derive a data signal indicative of one of a plurality of conductivity profiles that represent stored data. The conductivity profiles can be stored in a resistive state memory element that is electrically in series with the selected first and second conductive traces.

    摘要翻译: 双端存储器阵列包括多个第一和第二导电迹线。 地址单元可操作地对所选择的第一和第二导电迹线对施加选择电压,并将非选择电压电势施加到未选择的迹线。 在所选择的第一导电迹线中流动的总电流和流过未选择的第二导电迹线的漏电流在一个周期或两个周期的预读操作中由感测单元感测。 总和漏电流可以与参考信号组合以导出指示表示存储的数据的多个电导率分布之一的数据信号。 电导率分布可以存储在与所选择的第一和第二导电迹线电串联的电阻状态存储元件中。