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公开(公告)号:US20080159046A1
公开(公告)日:2008-07-03
申请号:US12074448
申请日:2008-03-03
Applicant: Darrell Rinerson , Christrophe J. Chevallier , Chang Hua Siau
Inventor: Darrell Rinerson , Christrophe J. Chevallier , Chang Hua Siau
IPC: G11C5/14
CPC classification number: G11C11/16 , G11C13/004 , G11C2013/0057
Abstract: 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.
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公开(公告)号:US07180772B2
公开(公告)日:2007-02-20
申请号:US11179790
申请日:2005-07-11
Applicant: Darrell Rinerson , Steven W. Longcor , Edmond R. Ward , Wayne Kinney
Inventor: Darrell Rinerson , Steven W. Longcor , Edmond R. Ward , Wayne Kinney
IPC: G11C11/14
CPC classification number: G11C13/0007 , G11C11/5685 , G11C13/0069 , G11C2013/0073 , G11C2213/31 , G11C2213/71 , G11C2213/77
Abstract: A cross point array and peripheral circuitry that accesses the cross point array. The peripheral circuitry receives a supply voltage of approximately 1.8 volts or less, generates voltages of a magnitude not more than approximately 3 volts, and senses current that is indicative of a nonvolatile memory state.
Abstract translation: 交叉点阵列和访问交叉点阵列的外围电路。 外围电路接收大约1.8伏或更小的电源电压,产生不大于约3伏的电压,并且感测指示非易失性存储器状态的电流。
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公开(公告)号:US20060245243A1
公开(公告)日:2006-11-02
申请号:US11473005
申请日:2006-06-22
Applicant: Darrell Rinerson , Wayne Kinney , Edmond Ward , Steve Hsia , Steven Longcor , Christophe Chevallier , John Sanchez , Philip Swab
Inventor: Darrell Rinerson , Wayne Kinney , Edmond Ward , Steve Hsia , Steven Longcor , Christophe Chevallier , John Sanchez , Philip Swab
IPC: G11C11/14
CPC classification number: H01L27/2463 , G11C11/16 , G11C11/5685 , G11C13/0002 , G11C13/0007 , G11C13/004 , G11C13/0069 , G11C13/0097 , G11C2013/009 , G11C2213/15 , G11C2213/31 , G11C2213/32 , G11C2213/71 , G11C2213/77 , G11C2213/79 , H01L27/24 , H01L27/2481 , H01L45/04 , H01L45/06 , H01L45/1233 , H01L45/1253 , H01L45/146 , H01L45/147 , H01L45/1633 , H01L45/1658
Abstract: A treated conductive element is provided. A conductive element can be treated by depositing either a reactive metal or a very thin layer of material on the conductive element. The reactive metal (or very thin layer of material) would typically be sandwiched between the conductive element and an electrode. The structure additionally exhibits non-linear IV characteristics, which can be favorable in certain arrays.
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公开(公告)号:US20060171200A1
公开(公告)日:2006-08-03
申请号:US11095026
申请日:2005-03-30
Applicant: Darrell Rinerson , Christophe Chevallier , Wayne Kinney , Roy Lambertson , Steven Longcor , John Sanchez , Lawrence Schloss , Philip Swab , Edmond Ward
Inventor: Darrell Rinerson , Christophe Chevallier , Wayne Kinney , Roy Lambertson , Steven Longcor , John Sanchez , Lawrence Schloss , Philip Swab , Edmond Ward
IPC: G11C11/34
CPC classification number: H01L45/08 , G06F17/5045 , G11C11/5685 , G11C13/0007 , G11C13/0009 , G11C13/004 , G11C13/0069 , G11C2013/0045 , G11C2013/005 , G11C2013/009 , G11C2213/11 , G11C2213/31 , G11C2213/32 , G11C2213/53 , G11C2213/54 , G11C2213/56 , G11C2213/71 , G11C2213/79 , H01L27/2436 , H01L27/2481 , H01L45/085 , H01L45/1233 , H01L45/1246 , H01L45/1253 , H01L45/146 , H01L45/147 , H01L45/1625
Abstract: A memory using a mixed valence conductive oxides. The memory includes a mixed valence conductive oxide that is less conductive in its oxygen deficient state and a mixed electronic ionic conductor that is an electrolyte to oxygen and promotes an electric field effective to cause oxygen ionic motion.
Abstract translation: 使用混合价态导电氧化物的记忆。 存储器包括在其缺氧状态下导电性较差的混合价态导电氧化物和作为电解质的氧的混合电子离子导体并且促进有效引起氧离子运动的电场。
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公开(公告)号:US20060158998A1
公开(公告)日:2006-07-20
申请号:US11037971
申请日:2005-01-18
Applicant: Darrell Rinerson , Christophe Chevallier , John Sanchez , Lawrence Schloss
Inventor: Darrell Rinerson , Christophe Chevallier , John Sanchez , Lawrence Schloss
IPC: G11B9/00
CPC classification number: G11B9/08 , B82Y10/00 , G11B9/1445
Abstract: A movable terminal in a two terminal memory array. A storage medium is disposed between two terminals, one of the terminals being movable relative to the second terminal. Either one of the terminals or both terminals might actually move, resulting in one terminal being moved relative to the other terminal. A memory element disposed between the two terminals has a conductance that is responsive to a write voltage across the electrodes.
Abstract translation: 二端存储器阵列中的可动端子。 存储介质设置在两个端子之间,其中一个端子可相对于第二端子移动。 终端或两个终端中的任一个可能实际上移动,导致一个终端相对于另一个终端移动。 设置在两个端子之间的存储元件具有响应电极两端的写入电压的电导。
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公开(公告)号:US07067862B2
公开(公告)日:2006-06-27
申请号:US10682277
申请日:2003-10-08
Applicant: Darrell Rinerson , Steven W. Longcor , Steve Kuo-Ren Hsia , Wayne Kinney , Edmond R. Ward , Christophe J. Chevallier
Inventor: Darrell Rinerson , Steven W. Longcor , Steve Kuo-Ren Hsia , Wayne Kinney , Edmond R. Ward , Christophe J. Chevallier
IPC: H01L31/062
CPC classification number: G11C13/0007 , G11C11/5685 , G11C13/003 , G11C2213/31 , G11C2213/72 , G11C2213/74 , G11C2213/76 , G11C2213/77 , H01L27/24 , H01L27/2418 , H01L27/2436 , H01L45/08 , H01L45/1233 , H01L45/1253 , H01L45/147 , H01L45/165
Abstract: A multi-resistive state element that uses barrier electrodes is provided. If certain materials are used as electrodes, the electrodes can be used for multiple purposes. Oxides and nitrides are especially well suited for acting as a barrier layer, and possibly even an adhesion layer and a sacrificial layer.
Abstract translation: 提供了使用阻挡电极的多电阻状态元件。 如果使用某些材料作为电极,电极可用于多种用途。 氧化物和氮化物特别适用于作为阻挡层,甚至可能甚至粘附层和牺牲层。
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公开(公告)号:US07020012B2
公开(公告)日:2006-03-28
申请号:US11012059
申请日:2004-12-13
Applicant: Darrell Rinerson , Steven W. Longcor , Christophe J. Chevallier , Edmond R. Ward
Inventor: Darrell Rinerson , Steven W. Longcor , Christophe J. Chevallier , Edmond R. Ward
IPC: G11C11/02
CPC classification number: G11C13/0007 , G11C11/5685 , G11C13/004 , G11C13/0069 , G11C2013/009 , G11C2213/31 , G11C2213/77
Abstract: Cross point memory array using distinct voltages. The invention is a cross point memory array that applies a first select voltage on one conductive array line, a second select voltage on a second conductive array line, the two conductive array lines being uniquely defined. Additionally, an unselect voltage is applied to the unselected conductive array lines. The unselect voltage can be applied before, after or during the selection process. The unselect voltage can be approximately equal to the average of the first select voltage and the second select voltage.
Abstract translation: 交叉点存储器阵列使用不同的电压。 本发明是一种交叉点存储器阵列,其在一个导电阵列线上施加第一选择电压,在第二导电阵列线上施加第二选择电压,两个导电阵列线是唯一限定的。 此外,未选择的电压被施加到未选择的导电阵列线。 可以在选择过程之前,之后或期间施加取消选择电压。 非选择电压可以近似等于第一选择电压和第二选择电压的平均值。
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公开(公告)号:US07009235B2
公开(公告)日:2006-03-07
申请号:US10605963
申请日:2003-11-10
Applicant: Darrell Rinerson , Steven W. Longcor , Christophe J. Chevallier
Inventor: Darrell Rinerson , Steven W. Longcor , Christophe J. Chevallier
IPC: H01L27/108
CPC classification number: G11C13/0007 , G11C11/5685 , G11C2213/31 , H01L27/11502 , H01L27/11507 , H01L27/2436 , H01L27/2481 , H01L45/04 , H01L45/1233 , H01L45/147 , H01L45/1625 , H01L45/1641 , H01L45/1675
Abstract: A conductive memory stack is provided. The memory stack includes a bottom electrode, a top electrode and a multi-resistive state element that is sandwiched between the electrodes. The bottom electrode can be described as having a top face with a first surface area, the top electrode has a bottom face with a second surface area and the multi-resistive state element has a bottom face with a third surface area and a top face with a fourth surface area. The multi-resistive state element's bottom face is in contact with the bottom electrode's top face and the multi-resistive state element's top face is in contact with the top electrode's bottom face. Furthermore, the fourth surface area is not equal to the second surface area.
Abstract translation: 提供导电存储器堆叠。 存储器堆叠包括底电极,顶电极和夹在电极之间的多电阻状态元件。 底电极可以被描述为具有第一表面区域的顶面,顶电极具有具有第二表面区域的底面,并且多电阻状态元件具有带有第三表面区域的底面和顶面 第四表面积。 多电阻状态元件的底面与底部电极的顶面接触,并且多电阻状态元件的顶面与顶部电极的底面接触。 此外,第四表面积不等于第二表面积。
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公开(公告)号:US20060028864A1
公开(公告)日:2006-02-09
申请号:US11021600
申请日:2004-12-23
Applicant: Darrell Rinerson , Christophe Chavellier , Steven Longcor , Edmond Ward , Robert Norman
Inventor: Darrell Rinerson , Christophe Chavellier , Steven Longcor , Edmond Ward , Robert Norman
IPC: G11C11/00
CPC classification number: G11C11/16
Abstract: A memory array with enhanced functionality is presented. Each cell in the array includes a pair of memory element electrodes. A read current across the pair of memory element electrodes is indicative of stored information and different write voltage levels across the pair of memory element electrodes are employed to store nonvolatile information. The array has at least one enhanced functionality portion that performs operations selected from the group consisting of reference, error correction, device specific storage, defect mapping tables, and redundancy.
Abstract translation: 介绍了增强功能的内存阵列。 阵列中的每个单元包括一对存储元件电极。 一对存储元件电极上的读取电流表示存储的信息,并且跨该对存储元件电极的不同写入电压电平被用于存储非易失性信息。 该阵列具有至少一个增强功能部分,其执行从由参考,纠错,设备特定存储,缺陷映射表和冗余组成的组中选择的操作。
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公开(公告)号:US20060018149A1
公开(公告)日:2006-01-26
申请号:US10895218
申请日:2004-07-20
Applicant: Darrell Rinerson , Christophe Chevallier , Steven Longcor
Inventor: Darrell Rinerson , Christophe Chevallier , Steven Longcor
IPC: G11C11/00
CPC classification number: G11C11/16 , G11C13/0007 , G11C13/004 , G11C2013/0054 , G11C2213/31 , G11C2213/71 , G11C2213/77
Abstract: A memory including reference cells is provided. The memory has address decoding circuitry and an array of memory cells that are non-volatile and re-writable. Each memory cell has a two terminal memory plug that is capable of experiencing a change in resistance. Sensing circuitry compares activated memory cells to a reference level. The reference level is typically generated by at least one reference cell that can be selected at the same time the memory cell is selected.
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