摘要:
Embodiments of the invention provide devices or methods that include a status bit representing an inversion of stored data. New data is written to selected cells, the new data is selectively inverted, and the status bit is selectively toggled, based on a comparison between pre-existing data and new data associated with a write command. A benefit of embodiments of the invention is that fewer memory cells must be activated in many instances (when compared to conventional art approaches). Moreover, embodiments of the invention may also reduce the average amount of activation current required to write to variable resistive memory devices and other memory device types.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention provide devices or methods that include a status bit representing an inversion of stored data. New data is written to selected cells, the new data is selectively inverted, and the status bit is selectively toggled, based on a comparison between pre-existing data and new data associated with a write command. A benefit of embodiments of the invention is that fewer memory cells must be activated in many instances (when compared to conventional art approaches). Moreover, embodiments of the invention may also reduce the average amount of activation current required to write to variable resistive memory devices and other memory device types.
摘要:
A method of testing PRAM devices is disclosed. The method simultaneously writes input data to a plurality of memory banks by writing set data to a first group of memory banks and writing reset data to a second group of memory banks, performs a write operation test by comparing data read from the plurality of memory banks with corresponding input data, and determines a fail cell in relation to the test results.
摘要:
A method of testing PRAM devices is disclosed. The method simultaneously writes input data to a plurality of memory banks by writing set data to a first group of memory banks and writing reset data to a second group of memory banks, performs a write operation test by comparing data read from the plurality of memory banks with corresponding input data, and determines a fail cell in relation to the test results.
摘要:
In one aspect, a non-volatile memory includes a phase-change memory cell array which includes a plurality of normal phase-change memory cells and a plurality of pseudo one-time-programmable (OTP) phase-change memory cells, a write driver which writes data into the normal and pseudo OTP phase-change memory cells of the phase-change memory cell array, and an OTP controller which selectively disables the write driver.
摘要:
A method programs a phase change memory device. The method comprises receiving program data for selected memory cells; generating bias voltages based on reference cells; sensing read data stored in a selected memory cell by supplying the selected memory cell with verification currents determined by the bias voltages; determining whether the read data is identical to the program data; and upon determining that the program data for one or more of the selected memory cells is not identical to the corresponding read data, iteratively applying a write current to the one or more selected memory cells.
摘要:
In one aspect, a non-volatile memory includes a phase-change memory cell array which includes a plurality of normal phase-change memory cells and a plurality of pseudo one-time-programmable (OTP) phase-change memory cells, a write driver which writes data into the normal and pseudo OTP phase-change memory cells of the phase-change memory cell array, and an OTP controller which selectively disables the write driver.
摘要:
A phase change memory device includes a memory cell having a phase change material, a write driver adapted to supply a program current to the memory cell during a programming interval, and a pump circuit adapted to enhance a current supply capacity of the write driver during the programming interval. The pump circuit is activated prior to the programming interval in response to an external control signal.
摘要:
In various methods of performing program operations in phase change memory devices, selected memory cells are repeatedly programmed to obtain resistance distributions having desired characteristics such as adequate sensing margins.
摘要:
A phase change memory device includes a memory cell having a phase change material, a write driver adapted to supply a program current to the memory cell during a programming interval, and a pump circuit adapted to enhance a current supply capacity of the write driver during the programming interval. The pump circuit is activated prior to the programming interval in response to an external control signal.