Memory element having islands

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2005-12-06

2005-12-06

Ho, Hoai (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Systems using particular element

Resistive

C365S230030, C365S230060, C365S230080, C977S726000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06972985

ABSTRACT:
A memory including a memory element having islands is provided. The memory has address decoding circuitry and an array of memory plugs. The memory plugs include memory element that have island structures of a first material within the bulk of a second material. The island structures are typically nanoparticles. The memory plugs can be placed in a first resistive state at a first write voltage, placed in a second resistive state at a second write voltage, and have its resistive state determined at a read voltage.

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