Programmable structure, an array including the structure, and methods of forming the same
AssigneeAxon Technologies Corporation
InventorMichael N. Kozicki
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Abstract
A microelectronic programmable structure suitable for storing information, and array including the structure and methods of forming and programming the structure are disclosed. The programmable structure generally includes an ion conductor and a plurality of electrodes. Electrical properties of the structure may be altered by applying energy to the structure, and thus information may be stored using the structure.
Claims9
A method of programming an array of columns and rows of programmable structures, the programmable structures including an ion conductor and a plurality of electrodes, the method comprising the steps of:
- selecting a programmable structure to program;
- applying a first voltage to a column of the selected structure;
- and
- applying a second voltage to a row of the selected structure, wherein the first voltage is greater than the second voltage.
A method of programming the array of programmable structures, each programmable structure including an ion conductor and a plurality of plurality of electrodes, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a sense electrode;
- selecting a programmable structure to program;
- applying a first voltage to a column of the selected structure;
- and
- applying a second voltage to a row of the selected structure, wherein the first voltage is greater than the second voltage.
A method of programming an array of columns and rows of programmable structures, each programmable structure including an ion conductor and a plurality of electrodes, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a zener diode coupled to a programmable structure;
- selecting a programmable structure to program;
- applying a first voltage to a column of the selected structure;
- and
- applying a second voltage to a row of the selected structure, wherein the first voltage is greater than the second voltage.
A method of programming an array of columns and rows of programmable structures, each programmable structure including an ion conductor and a plurality of electrodes, the method comprising the steps of:
- selecting a programmable structure to program;
- applying a first voltage to a column of the selected structure;
- applying a second voltage to a row of the selected structure;
- and
- altering a capacitance of the selected programmable structure, and wherein the first voltage is greater than the second voltage.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.