Phase change memory device and method of programming the same

Details Phase change memory device and method of programming the same Phase change memory device and method of programming the same

2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Nguyen, Tan T. (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Systems using particular element

Amorphous

C365S113000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11319284

ABSTRACT:
A phase change memory device includes a memory cell having a phase change material, a write driver which supplies a step-down set current to the memory cell, where the step-down set current includes a plurality of successive steps of decreasing current magnitude, and a set program control circuit which controls a duration of the step-down set current supplied by the write driver.

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