Generalized Phase Change Memory Scaling Rule Analysis

In this paper, we present a generalized scaling analysis for phase change memory in analytical forms which are verified by 3D finite-element electrothermal modeling. Our analytical solutions provide insights into the key device parameters that control the maximum temperature of the phase change memory cell and the minimum required programming voltage

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