Avalanche breakdown memory devices and method of using the same

A reverse bias voltage in combination with selective illumination can selectively write data into optical memory. The writing process can be completed quickly since parallel writing of data may be performed. The writing process generates an avalanche current that is used to change an element. The ch...

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Main Authors Chernobrod, Boris, Schwartz, Vladimir
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 19.12.2002
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Summary:A reverse bias voltage in combination with selective illumination can selectively write data into optical memory. The writing process can be completed quickly since parallel writing of data may be performed. The writing process generates an avalanche current that is used to change an element. The change can be destruction of the element or may be the alteration of property such as conductance or work function.