Streaming mode programming in phase change memories

Details Streaming mode programming in phase change memories Streaming mode programming in phase change memories

2007-05-25

2009-08-18

Phung, Anh (Department: 2824)

Static information storage and retrieval

Systems using particular element

Amorphous

C365S148000, C365S185190, C365S185180, C365S185030, C257S002000, C257S003000, C257S004000, C257S005000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07577024

ABSTRACT:
A streaming programming mode may be implemented on user command in a phase change memory. In the streaming programming mode, accelerated programming may be achieved by ramping up to a voltage that it used for both reading and programming. Repeated programming operations may be streamed after one ramp up without ramping down the voltage on the memory cells between programming operations. This may save time. In addition, the memory may be read in between programming operations, again, without necessarily ramping down.

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