Method of making nonvolatile memory cell containing carbon...

Details Method of making nonvolatile memory cell containing carbon... Method of making nonvolatile memory cell containing carbon...

2008-08-07

2011-11-01

Talbot, Brian K (Department: 1715)

Coating processes

Electrical product produced

C427S101000, C427S122000, C438S237000, C438S478000

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08048474

ABSTRACT:
A method of making a nonvolatile memory cell includes forming a steering element and forming a carbon resistivity switching material storage element by coating a carbon containing colloid.

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