论文信息 - Novel cell structure of PRAM with thin metal layer inserted GeSbTe

Novel cell structure of PRAM with thin metal layer inserted GeSbTe

We have developed a novel cell structure of PRAM with metal interlayer. This novel structure has been proposed to solve the over-programming fail. We have examined the cause of over-programming by simulation of the phase transition of chalcogenide and successfully demonstrated reliable cell operation of this novel structure in writing current level, crystallization speed, and endurance. It can be explained by a model in which the metal interlayer is a local heat sink and the top GST layer is a thermal insulator.

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