Programming at least one multi-level phase change memory cell

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PATENT NO 9064571
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13638311

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A method is provided that comprises a step of programming the PCM cell to have a respective definite cell state by at least one current pulse flowing to the PCM cell, said respective definite cell state being defined at least by a respective definite resistance level, a step of controlling said respective current pulse by a respective bitline pulse and a respective wordline pulse, and a step of controlling said respective bitline pulse and said respective wordline pulse dependent on an actual resistance value of the PCM cell and a respective reference resistance value being defined for the definite resistance level.

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WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES INC3355 MICHELSON DRIVE STE 100 IRVINE CA 92612

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Eleftheriou, Evangelos S Rueschlikon, CH 186 3305
Pantazi, Angeliki Rueschlikon, CH 89 668
Papandreou, Nikolaos Rueschlikon, CH 153 1374
Pozidis, Haris Rueschlikon, CH 8 19
Sebastian, Abu Rueschlikon, CH 165 768

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