3D phase change memory with high endurance
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May 15, 2018
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Sep 13, 2017
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Abstract
A plurality of memory cells in a 3D cross-point array with improved endurance is disclosed. Each memory cell, disposed between first and second conductors, includes a switch in series with a pillar of phase change material. The pillar has a Te-rich material at one end proximal to the second conductor, and an Sb-rich material at the other end proximal to the first conductor, wherein the current direction is from the first conductor to the second conductor.
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MACRONIX INTERNATIONAL CO LTD | NO 16 LI-HSIN RD SCIENCE-BASED INDUSTRIAL PARK HSINCHU |
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- 2017 Application Filing Year
- H01L Class
- 30754 Applications Filed
- 25260 Patents Issued To-Date
- 82.14 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Brightsky, Matthew J | Pound Ridge, US | 45 | 254 |
# of filed Patents : 45 Total Citations : 254 | |||
Kim, Wanki | White Plains, US | 50 | 2379 |
# of filed Patents : 50 Total Citations : 2379 | |||
Lam, Chung Hon | Peekskill, US | 115 | 3758 |
# of filed Patents : 115 Total Citations : 3758 | |||
Lung, Hsiang-Lan | Ardsley, US | 320 | 9851 |
# of filed Patents : 320 Total Citations : 9851 |
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