Abstract:
Provided are resistive switching memory cells and method of forming such cells. A memory cell includes a resistive switching layer disposed between two buffer layers. The electron barrier height of the material used for each buffer layer is less than the electron barrier height of the material used for the resistive switching layer. Furthermore, the thickness of each buffer layer may be less than the thickness of the resistive switching layer. The buffer layers reduce diffusion between the resistive switching layer and electrodes. Furthermore, the buffer layers improve data retention and prevent unintentional resistive switching when a reading signal is applied to the memory cell. The reading signal uses a low voltage and most of the electron tunneling is blocked by the buffer layers during this operation. On the other hand, the buffer layers allow electrode tunneling at higher voltages used for forming and switching signals.
Abstract:
The present disclosure includes select devices and methods of using select device for memory cell applications. An example select device includes a first electrode having a particular geometry, a semiconductor material formed on the first electrode and a second electrode having the particular geometry with formed on the semiconductor material, wherein the select device is configured to snap between resistive states in response to signals that are applied to the select device.
Abstract:
The present disclosure includes memory cells and methods of forming the same. The memory cells disclosed herein can include a first selecting chalcogenide material, a second selecting chalcogenide material, and a storage material.
Abstract:
Some embodiments include a switching component which includes a selector region between a pair of electrodes. The selector region contains silicon doped with one or more of nitrogen, oxygen, germanium and carbon. Some embodiments include a memory unit which includes a memory cell and a select device electrically coupled to the memory cell. The select device has a selector region between a pair of electrodes. The selector region contains semiconductor doped with one or more of nitrogen, oxygen, germanium and carbon. The select device has current versus voltage characteristics which include snap-back voltage behavior.
Abstract:
A memristor structure may be provided that includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and a buffer layer disposed on the first electrode. The memristor structure may include a switching layer interposed between the second electrode and the buffer layer to form, when a voltage is applied, a filament or path that extends from the second electrode to the buffer layer and to form a Schottky-like contact or a heterojunction between the filament and the buffer layer.
Abstract:
A memristor has a first electrode, a second electrode parallel to the first electrode, and a switching layer disposing between the first and second electrodes. The switching layer contains a conduction channel and a reservoir zone. The conduction channel has a Fermi glass material with a variable concentration of mobile ions. The reservoir zone is laterally disposed relative to the conduction channel, and functions as a source/sink of mobile ions for the conduction channel. In the switching operation, under the cooperative driving force of both electric field and thermal effects, the mobile ions are moved into or out of the laterally disposed reservoir zone to vary the concentration of the mobile ions in the conduction channel to change the conductivity of the Fermi glass material.
Abstract:
A nanoscale switching device (400) comprises a first electrode (102) of a nanoscale width; a second electrode (108) of a nanoscale width; an active region (106) disposed between the first and second electrodes, the active region containing a switching material; an area (402) within the active region 5 that constrains current flow between the first electrode and the second electrode to a central portion of the active region; and an interlayer dielectric layer (110) formed of a dielectric material and disposed between the first and second electrodes outside the active region. A nanoscale crossbar array (900) and method of forming the nanoscale switching device are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for forming Group VA element containing thin films, such as Sb, Sb-Te, Ge-Sb and Ge-Sb-Te thin films are provided, along with related compositions and structures. Sb precursors of the formula Sb( SiR1R2R3)3 are preferably used, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are alkyl groups. As, Bi and P precursors are also described. Methods are also provided for synthesizing these Sb precursors. Methods are also provided for using the Sb thin films in phase change memory devices.
Abstract translation:提供了用于形成包含诸如Sb,Sb-Te,Ge-Sb和Ge-Sb-Te薄膜的含VA族元素薄膜的原子层沉积(ALD)工艺,以及相关的组成和结构。 式Sb(SiR 1 R 2 R 3)3的Sb前体优选使用,其中R 1,R 2和R 3是烷基。 As,还描述了Bi和P前体。 还提供了合成这些Sb前体的方法。 还提供了在相变存储器件中使用Sb薄膜的方法。
Abstract:
A method for fabricating a phase change memory pore cell that includes forming a bottom electrode, forming a first dielectric layer on the bottom electrode, forming a sacrificial layer on the first dielectric layer, forming an isolation layer on the sacrificial layer, and forming a second dielectric layer on the isolation layer. The method further includes forming a via overlying the bottom electrode, the via extending to the sacrificial layer, etching through the sacrificial layer to the first dielectric layer to form a pore defined extending through the sacrificial layer and the first dielectric layer, depositing phase change material on the sacrificial layer and into the pore and removing the phase change material formed outside the pore, removing the sacrificial layer to expose the pore, the pore being vertically aligned, and forming a top electrode over the pore.