Abstract:
In various embodiments, low-density dielectrics (for example, interlayer dielectrics, ILDs) can be used as the active layer in conduction bridging random access memory (CBRAM) devices. Further, such low-density dielectrics may permit a predetermined level of metal migration in the active layer of the device. In one embodiment, the density and/or porosity of the active layer can be adjusted to affect the performance of the device. In various embodiments, the disclosure describes the use of such porous and/or low-density dielectric layers (for example, silicon oxycarbide, SiOC, silicon carbide, SiC, silicon carbon nitride, SiCN, silicon oxycarbonitride, SiOCN, silicon nitride, SiNx, and the like) as the solid electrolyte comprising the active layer in CBRAM devices. In an embodiment, the use of these porous and/or low-density backend dielectric materials as the active layer can permit filament formation voltages less than approximately 2 V.
Abstract:
Spacer-based patterning for tight-pitch and low-variability random access memory (RAM) bit cells, and the resulting structures, are described. In an example, a semiconductor structure includes a substrate having a top layer. An array of non-volatile random access memory (RAM) bit cells is disposed on the top layer of the substrate. The array of non-volatile RAM bit cells includes columns of non-volatile RAM bit cells along a first direction and rows of non-volatile RAM bit cells along a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. A plurality of recesses is in the top layer of the substrate, along the first direction between columns of the array of non-volatile RAM bit cells.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are resistive random access memory (RRAM) devices, and related memory cells and electronic devices. In some embodiments, an RRAM device may include a bottom electrode, an oxygen exchange layer (OEL), and an oxide layer. The bottom electrode may be disposed between the OEL and a substrate, and the OEL may be disposed between the oxide layer and the bottom electrode.
Abstract:
The present disclosure generally relates to an apparatus for a three terminal nonvolatile memory cell. Specifically, a three terminal nonvolatile bipolar junction transistor. The bipolar junction memory device includes a collector layer, a base layer disposed on the collector layer, an emitter layer disposed on the base layer, and a conductive anodic filament extending from the collector layer to the base layer. As current is applied to the transistor and a voltage is applied between P-N junction of the collector layer and the base layer, a conductive anodic filament (CAF) forms. The CAF is non-volatile and short circuits the reverse-biased P-N junction barrier thus keeping the device in a low-resistive state. Removing the CAF switches the device back to a high resistive state. Thus, a new type of semiconductor device advantageously combines computation and memory to form a flux-linkage modulated memory cell.
Abstract:
A nonvolatile memory cell includes a volatile selector electrically coupled in series with a nonvolatile memory device. The nonvolatile memory device includes a switching oxide or switching nitride sandwiched between a first bottom electrode and a first top electrode. The volatile selector includes a selector oxide matrix sandwiched between a second bottom electrode and a second top electrode. The selector oxide matrix may be composed of either copper oxide, silicon dioxide, or a mixture of copper oxide and silicon dioxide. One or both of the second bottom electrode and the second top electrode may be composed of silver. A memory array including a plurality of the nonvolatile memory cells is also disclosed, as is a method for manufacturing the array.
Abstract:
본 발명에 따른 브라운밀레라이트 구조의 물질을 이용한 저항 스위칭 기억 소자는 산화물 전극으로 구성된 제1 전극, 제1 전극 상에 형성되며, 브라운밀레라이트 구조를 가지는 산화물 박막 필름으로 구성된 저항 스위칭부 및 저항 변화층 상에 형성되는 제2 전극을 포함한다. 그리고, 저항 스위칭부는 8면체 구조층 및 4면체 구조층이 순차적으로 적층된 형태를 가진다.
Abstract:
A selector with an oxide-based layer includes an oxide-based layer that has a first region and a second region. The first region contains a metal oxide in a first oxidation state, and the second region contains the metal oxide in a second oxidation state. The first region also forms a part of each of two opposite faces of the oxide-based layer.
Abstract:
A memristor device with a thermally-insulating cladding includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a memristor, and a thermally-insulating cladding. The memristor is coupled in electrical series between the first electrode and the second electrode. The thermally-insulating cladding surrounds at least a portion of the memristor.
Abstract:
Provided are resistive random access memory (ReRAM) cells and methods of fabricating thereof. The resistive switching nonvolatile memory cells may include a first layer disposed. The first layer may be operable as a bottom electrode. The resistive switching nonvolatile memory cells may also include a second layer disposed over the first layer. The second layer may be operable as a resistive switching layer that is configured to switch between a first resistive state and a second resistive state. The resistive switching nonvolatile memory cells may include a third layer disposed over the second layer. The third layer may be operable as a resistive layer that is configured to determine, at least in part, an electrical resistivity of the resistive switching nonvolatile memory element. The third layer may include a semi-metallic material. The resistive switching nonvolatile memory cells may include a fourth layer that may be operable as a top electrode.