US 2017/0249988 A1 · Reconfigurable Phase Change Device

Abstract

A reconfigurable phase change device with methods for operating and forming the same are disclosed. An example device can comprise a reconfigurable layer comprising a phase change material, and a set of contacts connected with the reconfigurable layer. The set of contacts can comprise at least a first contact, a second contact, and a third contact. The device can comprise at least one control element electrically coupled with one or more of the set of contacts. The at least one control element can be configured to supply a first control signal to one or more of the set of contacts. The first control signal can be configured to modify a first portion of the reconfigurable layer thereby isolating the first contact from the second contact and the third contact.

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Dependent claims

An apparatus, comprising:

a reconfigurable layer comprising a phase change material, wherein the reconfigurable layer comprises a closed surface surrounding, along at least one axis, a region at least partially enclosed by the reconfigurable layer;
a set of contacts connected with the reconfigurable layer, wherein the set of contacts comprises at least a first contact, a second contact, and a third contact;
and
at least one control element electrically coupled with one or more of the set of contacts, wherein the at least one control element is configured to supply a first control signal to one or more of the set of contacts, and wherein the first control signal is configured to modify a first portion of the reconfigurable layer thereby isolating the first contact from the second contact and the third contact.

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Reconfigurable Phase Change Device

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Abstract

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