Verify or read pulse for phase change memory and switch

Embodiments disclosed herein may relate to applying verify or read pulses for phase change memory and switch (PCMS) devices. The read pulses may be applied at a first voltage for a first period of time. A threshold event for the phase change memory cell may be detected during a sense window. The sen...

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Main Authors KARPOV ILYA, LANGTRY TIMOTHY C, DODGE RICHARD, CASTRO HERNAN
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 18.11.2014
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Summary:Embodiments disclosed herein may relate to applying verify or read pulses for phase change memory and switch (PCMS) devices. The read pulses may be applied at a first voltage for a first period of time. A threshold event for the phase change memory cell may be detected during a sense window. The sense window may close after the expiration of the first period of time for which the read pulses are applied.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20100956853