Phase change memory structures

Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Bulk effect device – Bulk effect switching in amorphous material

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C257S003000, C257S004000, C438S095000, C438S530000

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08076663

ABSTRACT:
Methods, devices, and systems associated with phase change memory structures are described herein. One or more embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce thermal crosstalk associated with phase change memory cells, which can provide various benefits including improved data reliability and retention and decreased read and/or write times, among various other benefits. One or more embodiments can reduce the number of processing steps associated with providing local interconnects to phase change memory arrays.

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