Patent classifications
G11C13/0021
Apparatus to reduce retention failure in complementary resistive memory
Described is an apparatus which comprises: a complementary resistive memory bit-cell; and a sense amplifier coupled to the complementary resistive memory bit-cell, wherein the sense amplifier includes: a first output node; and a first transistor which is operable to cause a deterministic output on the first output node.
Memory driving device
A memory driving device, comprising a switch, a voltage setting circuit, and a bias control circuit. The switch is coupled to a memory at a node. The voltage setting circuit is coupled to the switch and configured to provide a set signal during a first period to turn on the switch, so as to generate current flowing through the switch to the memory unit. The bias control circuit is respectively coupled to the switch and the node, and, during a second period, continuously provides a bias signal to control the switch so as to adaptively adjust a value of the setting current of the switch. The configuration setting terminal is coupled to the voltage setting circuit and the bias control circuit to control the first and the second period.
Computer architecture using compute/storage tiles
A computer architecture employs multiple intercommunicating tiles each holding an array of memory elements. Programmable decoding circuitry allows these memory elements to be used as local memories (including content addressable memories or random access memories), logic elements or interconnect elements. The ability to dynamically change the function of any of these tiles allows tight integration of memory and logic tailored to particular calculation problems reducing costs in data transfer.
MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM RETIREMENT DETERMINATION
A method includes performing a quantity of write cycles on memory components. The method can further include monitoring codewords, and, for each of the codewords including a first error parameter value, determining a second error parameter value. The method can further include determining a probability that each of the codewords is associated with a particular one of the second error parameter values at the first error parameter value and determining a quantity of each of the codewords that are associated with each of the determined probabilities. The method can further include determining a statistical boundary of the quantity of each of the codewords and determining a correlation between the quantity of write cycles performed and the corresponding determined statistical boundary of the quantity of each of the codewords.
MEMRISTIVE DOT PRODUCT ENGINE WITH A NULLING AMPLIFIER
A method of obtaining a dot product using a memristive dot product engine with a nulling amplifier includes applying a number of programming voltages to a number of row lines within a memristive crossbar array to change the resistance values of a corresponding number of memristors located at intersections between the row lines and a number of column lines. The method also includes applying a number of reference voltages to the number of the row lines and applying a number of operating voltages to the number of the row lines. The operating voltages represent a corresponding number of vector values. The method also includes determining an array output based on a reference output and an operating output collected from the number of column lines.
Programmable interposers for electrically connecting integrated circuits
Programmable interposers for connecting integrated circuits, methods for programming programmable interposers, and integrated circuit packaging are provided. The programmable interposers are electrically reconfigurable to allow custom system-in-package (SiP) operation and configuration, field configurability, and functional obfuscation for secure integrated circuits fabricated in non-trusted environments. The programmable interposer includes, in one implementation, an interposer substrate and a programmable metallization cell (PMC) switch. The PMC switch is formed on the interposer substrate and is coupled between a signal input and a signal output. The PMC switch is electrically configurable between a high resistance state and a low resistance state.
Select device for memory cell applications
The present disclosure includes select devices and methods of using select device for memory cell applications. An example select device includes a first electrode having a particular geometry, a semiconductor material formed on the first electrode and a second electrode having the particular geometry with formed on the semiconductor material, wherein the select device is configured to snap between resistive states in response to signals that are applied to the select device.
Digital low drop-out regulator and resistive memory device using the same
A digital LDO regulator includes a first comparison circuit to compare an output voltage with a reference voltage and to output a reference load switching signal when the output voltage rises above the reference voltage, a logic circuit to output a control current in response to the reference load switching signal, a second comparison circuit to compare the output voltage with a transient reference voltage and to output a transient load switching signal when the output voltage rises above the transient reference voltage, a switching circuit to control the logic circuit to pass a transient current in response to the transient load switching signal, a circuit to provide a mirroring current to the logic circuit after a transient state, a load current supply circuit to switch in response to the control current and to supply a load current, and a capacitor coupled to the load current supply circuit.
MEMORY ARRAY DRIVER
Example implementations relate to memory array drivers. For example, a memory array includes a memory cell. The memory array also includes a bit line coupled to the memory cell and a word line coupled to the memory cell. The memory array further includes a first memory array driver having a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal is coupled to the bit line. The second terminal is coupled to the word line. The memory array further includes a second memory array driver having a third terminal and a fourth terminal. The third terminal is coupled to the bit line. The fourth terminal is coupled to the word line.
RESISTIVE ELEMENTS TO OPERATE AS A MATRIX OF PROBABILITIES
An example apparatus includes a crossbar array of signal lines and control lines. The example apparatus also includes an input controller in circuit with the control lines. The input control is to select one of the control lines. The example apparatus also includes first resistive elements connected between corresponding ones of the control lines and corresponding ones of the signal lines. The first resistive elements have first conductances set to operate as a matrix of probabilities that define a fixed transition kernel of a Markov Chain. The example apparatus also includes second resistive elements in circuit with the signal lines. The second resistive elements have second conductances set to select one of the signal lines exclusive of others of the signal lines based on a subset of the probabilities in the matrix of the probabilities.