Phase change memory device and program method thereof

Details Phase change memory device and program method thereof Phase change memory device and program method thereof

2005-12-29

2008-12-30

Nguyen, VanThu (Department: 2824)

Static information storage and retrieval

Systems using particular element

Amorphous

C365S148000, C365S203000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07471553

ABSTRACT:
A phase change memory device includes a memory cell having a phase change material, a write driver adapted to supply a program current to the memory cell during a programming interval, and a pump circuit adapted to enhance a current supply capacity of the write driver during the programming interval. The pump circuit is activated prior to the programming interval in response to an external control signal.

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