Integrated circuit having a precharging circuit

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2006-06-09

2009-12-01

Le, Vu A (Department: 2824)

Static information storage and retrieval

Systems using particular element

Amorphous

C365S148000, C365S158000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07626858

ABSTRACT:
A memory includes a phase change element having a first side and a second side and a first line coupled to the first side of the element. The memory includes an access device coupled to the second side of the element and a second line coupled to the access device for controlling the access device. The memory includes a circuit for precharging the first line to a first voltage and for applying a voltage pulse to the second line such that a current pulse is generated through the access device to the element to program the element to a selected one of more than two states. The voltage pulse has an amplitude based on the selected state.

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