G11C13/0011

RRAM memory cell with multiple filaments

The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to an integrated chip. The integrated chip includes a first resistive random access memory (RRAM) element over a substrate. The first RRAM element has a first terminal and a second terminal. A second RRAM element is arranged over the substrate and has a third terminal and a fourth terminal. The third terminal is electrically coupled to the first terminal of the first RRAM element. A reading circuit is coupled to the second terminal and the fourth terminal. The reading circuit is configured to read a single data state from both a first non-zero read current received from the first RRAM element and a second non-zero read current received from the second RRAM element.

PHYSICAL UNCLONABLE FUNCTIONS WITH COPPER-SILICON OXIDE PROGRAMMABLE METALLIZATION CELLS
20220148982 · 2022-05-12 ·

A physical unclonable functions (PUF) device including a first copper electrode, a second electrode, and a silicon oxide layer positioned directly between the first copper electrode and the second electrode; a method of producing a PUF device; an array comprising a PUF device; and a method of generating a secure key with a plurality of PUF devices.

HYBRID RESISTIVE MEMORY
20220148653 · 2022-05-12 ·

The present disclosure relates to a memory circuit comprising: a transistor layer; a plurality of first memory elements positioned in a first level above the transistor layer; and a plurality of filament switching resistive memory elements positioned in a second level higher than the first level.

DRIFT AND NOISE CORRECTED MEMRISTIVE DEVICE
20220148655 · 2022-05-12 ·

A memristor memory device comprises a memristive memory cell, an input terminal, an output terminal, and a gate terminal. The input terminal and the output terminal are directly attached to the memristive memory cell, and the gate terminal is electrically isolated from the memristive memory cell. The gate terminal is configured for receiving an electrical signal for a volatile modulation of a conductance of the memristive memory cell, by which a correction of non-ideal conductance modulations of the memristor memory device is achieved.

Method and related apparatus for improving memory cell performance in semiconductor-on-insulator technology

In some embodiments, a semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate having a first semiconductor material layer separated from a second semiconductor material layer by an insulating layer. A first access transistor is arranged on the first semiconductor material layer, where the first access transistor has a pair of first source/drain regions having a first doping type. A second access transistor is arranged on the first semiconductor material layer, where the second access transistor has a pair of second source/drain regions having a second doping type opposite the first doping type. A resistive memory cell having a bottom electrode and an upper electrode is disposed over the semiconductor substrate, where one of the first source/drain regions and one of the second source/drain regions are electrically coupled to the bottom electrode.

Resistance change device, manufacturing method for the same, and storage apparatus
11328769 · 2022-05-10 · ·

A resistance change device includes a first resistance change layer that occludes and discharges ions of at least one type, and resistance of the first resistance change layer, changes in accordance with an amount of the ions in such a manner that the resistance decreases when the ions are discharged and the resistance increases when the ions are occluded; a second resistance change layer that occludes and discharges the ions, and resistance of the second resistance change layer changes in accordance with the amount of the ions in such a manner that the resistance increases when the ions are discharged and the resistance decreases when the ions are occluded; and an ion conductive layer that carries the ions and is provided between the first resistance change layer and the second resistance change layer.

Non-volatile memory device and method of fabricating the same

The present invention relates to a non-volatile memory device and a method of fabricating the same. The non-volatile memory device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a first electrode; a second electrode; a first oxide layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and having a reversible filament formed therein; and an oxygen reservoir layer disposed between the first oxide layer and the second electrode, and absorbing oxygens of the first oxide layer to form oxygen vacancy constituting the reversible filament in the first oxide layer. The concentration of the oxygen vacancy may increase from the first oxide layer toward the oxygen reservoir layer.

Non-volatile analog resistive memory cells implementing ferroelectric select transistors

A device includes a non-volatile analog resistive memory cell. The non-volatile analog resistive memory device includes a resistive memory device and a select transistor. The resistive memory device includes a first terminal and a second terminal. The resistive memory device has a tunable conductance. The select transistor is a ferroelectric field-effect transistor (FeFET) device which includes a gate terminal, a source terminal, and a drain terminal. The gate terminal of the FeFET device is connected to a word line. The source terminal of the FeFET device is connected to a source line. The drain terminal of the FeFET device is connected to the first terminal of the resistive memory device. The second terminal of the resistive memory device is connected to a bit line.

Physically unclonable function (PUF) generation involving programming of marginal bits
11727986 · 2023-08-15 · ·

Stochastic or near-stochastic physical characteristics of resistive switching devices are utilized for generating data distinct to those resistive switching devices. The distinct data can be utilized for applications related to electronic identification. As one example, data generated from physical characteristics of resistive switching devices on a semiconductor chip can be utilized to form a distinct identifier sequence for that semiconductor chip, utilized for verification applications for communications with the semiconductor chip or utilized for generating cryptographic keys or the like for cryptographic applications.

Controlling positive feedback in filamentary RRAM structures

A resistive random-access memory (ReRAM) device may include a thermally engineered layer that is positioned adjacent to an active layer and configured to act as a heat sink during filament formation in response to applied voltages. The thermally engineered layer may act as one of the electrodes on the ReRAM device and may be adjacent to any side of the active layer. The active layer may also include a plurality of individual active layers. Each of the active layers may be associated with a different dielectric constant, such that the middle active layer has a dielectric constant that is significantly higher than the other two surrounding active layers.