Abstract
Nonvolatile memory cells based on solid electrolytes have many desirable attributes, including low-voltage and low-current operation and a simple process that allows them to be integrated with conventional CMOS processes with minimal additional masking layers. In this paper, we present a 2-kb memory block/testbed (1024 elements) using solid electrolyte cells. The compact memory design addresses many of the unusual operational issues associated with the solid electrolyte elements and allows for two digital bits to be stored and read from each cell with minimal circuitry. The design was fabricated in 0.18-μm CMOS technology and the simulation and physical data are presented. Multilevel-cell (MLC) operation was demonstrated for a 10-μA reference current with a 437-ns cycle time and sub-40-ns access times.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1383-1391 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | IEEE Journal of Solid-State Circuits |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2007 |
Keywords
- Multilevel cell (MLC)
- Nonvolatile memory
- Programmable metallization cell
- Solid electrolyte
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering