Integrated circuit having a resistive memory

Details Integrated circuit having a resistive memory Integrated circuit having a resistive memory

2007-11-06

2007-11-06

Auduong, Gene N (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Systems using particular element

Resistive

C365S158000, C365S210130

Reexamination Certificate

active

11324700

ABSTRACT:
A memory includes a first resistive memory cell, a current source configured to provide an input current indicating a desired resistance level for the first memory cell, and a current mirror that mirrors the input current to provide an output current. The memory includes a first switching circuit configured to pass the output current to the first memory cell with the first memory cell not at the desired resistance level, and block the output current from the first memory cell in response to the first memory cell achieving the desired resistance level.

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