Overview of phase-change chalcogenide nonvolatile memory technology

作者: S. Hudgens , B. Johnson

DOI: 10.1557/MRS2004.236

关键词: Materials scienceNanotechnologyFlash memorySemiconductor memoryProcess (computing)ChalcogenideNon-volatile memoryNon-volatile random-access memorySemiconductorOptical disc

摘要: Phase-change nonvolatile semiconductor memory technology is based on an electrically initiated, reversible rapid amorphous-to-crystalline phase-change process in multicomponent chalcogenide alloy materials similar to those used rewriteable optical disks. Long cycle life, low programming energy, and excellent scaling characteristics are advantages that make a promising candidate replace flash future applications. being commercialized by number of manufacturers. Fundamental processes devices, device performance characteristics, progress toward commercialization the reviewed.

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