Molecular memory devices and methods

Details Molecular memory devices and methods Molecular memory devices and methods

2007-12-11

2007-12-11

Nguyen, Viet Q. (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Systems using particular element

Molecular or atomic

C429S047000, C429S149000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11246874

ABSTRACT:
A molecular memory element comprising a switching device; at least a first bit line and a first word line coupled to said switching device; and an array of storage locations, each coupled to a bit line and a word line, said elements comprising a first electrode with storage molecules comprising redox active molecules, and said array comprising a second electrode.

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