A content addressable memory cell
    11.
    发明公开
    A content addressable memory cell 有权
    内容可寻址存储单元

    公开(公告)号:EP2261928A2

    公开(公告)日:2010-12-15

    申请号:EP10183801.9

    申请日:2003-10-22

    Abstract: A content addressable memory cell (105) for a non-volatile Content Addressable Memory (100), including non-volatile storage means (S1,S2,S) for storing a content digit, a selection input (WL i ;WL i ,BLP j ) for selecting the memory cell, a search input for receiving a search digit (BLR j ,BLL j ), and a comparison circuit arrangement for comparing the search digit to the content digit and for driving a match output (ML i ) of the memory cell so as to signal a match between the content digit and the search digit. The non-volatile storage means include at least one Phase-Change Memory element (S1,S2,S) for storing in a non-volatile way the respective content digit.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于非易失性内容可寻址存储器(100)的内容可寻址存储器单元(105),包括用于存储内容数字的非易失性存储装置(S1,S2,S),用于存储内容数字的选择输入(WLi; WLi,BLPj) 选择存储器单元,用于接收搜索数字(BLRj,BLLj)的搜索输入以及用于将搜索数字与内容数字进行比较并用于驱动存储器单元的匹配输出(MLi)以便发信号 内容数字和搜索数字之间的匹配。 非易失性存储装置包括至少一个用于以非易失性方式存储相应内容数字的相变存储器元件(S1,S2,S)。

    A memory device
    12.
    发明公开
    A memory device 有权
    存储设备

    公开(公告)号:EP1306852A2

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-02

    申请号:EP02078984.8

    申请日:2002-09-27

    CPC classification number: G11C11/56 G11C11/5678 G11C13/0004 G11C2213/72

    Abstract: A memory device (100) including a plurality of memory cells (M h,k ), a plurality of insulated first regions (220 h ) of a first type of conductivity formed in a chip of semiconductor material (203), at least one second region (230 k ) of a second type of conductivity formed in each first region, a junction between each second region and the corresponding first region defining a unidirectional conduction access element (D h,k ) for selecting a corresponding memory cell connected to the second region when forward biased, and at least one contact (225 h ) for contacting each first region; a plurality of access elements are formed in each first region, the access elements being grouped into at least one sub-set consisting of a plurality of adjacent access elements (D h,k ,D h,k+1 ) without interposition of any contact, and the memory device further includes means (110c,113,125) for forward biasing the access elements of each sub-set simultaneously.

    Abstract translation: 一种存储器件(100),包括多个存储器单元(Mh,k),在半导体材料(203)的芯片中形成的具有第一导电类型的多个绝缘第一区域(220h),至少一个第二区域 在每个第一区域中形成的第二导电类型的第二区域,每个第二区域和对应的第一区域之间的接点限定单向导通入元件(D h,k),用于当正向偏置时选择连接到第二区域的相应存储单元 以及用于接触每个第一区域的至少一个触点(225h) 在每个第一区域中形成多个存取元件,所述存取元件在不插入任何接触的情况下被分组成至少一个由多个相邻存取元件(Dh,k,Dh,k + 1)组成的子集,以及 该存储设备还包括用于同时正向偏置每个子集的访问元件的装置(110c,113,125)。

    A content addressable memory cell
    15.
    发明公开
    A content addressable memory cell 有权
    关于可选内容存储单元

    公开(公告)号:EP1526547A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-27

    申请号:EP03103898.7

    申请日:2003-10-22

    Abstract: A content addressable memory cell (105) for a non-volatile Content Addressable Memory (100), including non-volatile storage means (S1,S2,S) for storing a content digit, a selection input (WL i ;WL i ,BLP j ) for selecting the memory cell, a search input for receiving a search digit (BLR j ,BLL j ), and a comparison circuit arrangement for comparing the search digit to the content digit and for driving a match output (ML i ) of the memory cell so as to signal a match between the content digit and the search digit. The non-volatile storage means include at least one Phase-Change Memory element (S1,S2,S) for storing in a non-volatile way the respective content digit.

    Process for manufacturing a memory device, in particular a phase change memory, including a silicidation step
    16.
    发明公开
    Process for manufacturing a memory device, in particular a phase change memory, including a silicidation step 有权
    一种用于制造存储器件,特别是相变存储器,具有硅化方法

    公开(公告)号:EP1439579A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-07-21

    申请号:EP03425017.5

    申请日:2003-01-15

    Abstract: A process wherein an insulating region (13) is formed in a body at least around an array portion (51) of a semiconductor body (10); a gate region (16) of semiconductor material is formed on top of a circuitry portion (51) of the semiconductor body (10); a first silicide protection mask (52) is formed on top of the array portion; the gate region (16) and the active areas (43) of the circuitry portion (51) are silicided and the first silicide protection mask (52) is removed. The first silicide protection mask (52) is of polysilicon and is formed simultaneously with the gate region (16). A second silicide protection mask (53) of dielectric material covering the first silicide protection mask (52) is formed before silicidation of the gate region (16). The second silicide protection mask (53) is formed simultaneously with spacers (41) formed laterally to the gate region (16).

    Abstract translation: 的方法worin到绝缘区域(13)在一个主体中形成至少围绕到一半导体主体的阵列部分(51)(10); 半导体材料的栅极区(16)形成在所述半导体主体的一个电路部分(51)的顶部(10); 的第一硅化物保护掩模(52)是形成在阵列部分的顶部上; 栅极区(16)和所述电路部(51)的有源区(43)被硅化并且所述第一硅化物保护掩模(52)被去除。 第一硅化物保护掩模(52)是多晶硅,并且与所述栅极区域(16)同时形成。 覆盖所述第一硅化物保护掩模(52)的介电材料的第二硅化物保护掩模(53)的栅极区(16)的硅化之前形成。 第二硅化物保护掩模(53)与形成尾盘反弹到栅极区域(16)间隔件(41)同时形成。

    Array of cells including a selection bipolar transistor and fabrication method thereof
    17.
    发明公开
    Array of cells including a selection bipolar transistor and fabrication method thereof 有权
    Zellenanordnung mit Bipolar-Auswahl-Transistor和Herstellungsverfahren

    公开(公告)号:EP1408550A1

    公开(公告)日:2004-04-14

    申请号:EP02425605.9

    申请日:2002-10-08

    Abstract: A cell array (1) is formed by a plurality of cells (2) including each a selection bipolar transistor (4) and a storage component (3). The cell array is formed in a body (10) including a common collector region (11) of P type; a plurality of base regions (12) of N type, overlying the common collector region (11); a plurality of emitter regions (14) of P type formed in the base regions; and a plurality of base contact regions (15) of N type and a higher doping level than the base regions, formed in the base regions (12; 42), wherein each base region (12) is shared by at least two adjacent bipolar transistors (20).

    Abstract translation: 电池阵列包括设置在主体(10)中的P型公共集电极区域(11)上的N型基极区域(12)的数量。 在基极区域中形成P型发射极区域(14)和N型基极接触区域(15),使得基极接触区域的掺杂水平高于基极区域的掺杂水平,并且每个基极区域由 至少两个双极晶体管(20)。 电池阵列制造过程中还包括独立权利要求。

    Phase change memory cell and manufacturing method thereof using minitrenches
    18.
    发明公开
    Phase change memory cell and manufacturing method thereof using minitrenches 有权
    相变存储单元,并且借助于minitrenches及其制造方法

    公开(公告)号:EP1339110A9

    公开(公告)日:2004-01-28

    申请号:EP02425087.0

    申请日:2002-02-20

    Abstract: The phase change memory cell (5) is formed by a resistive element (22) and by a memory region (38) of a phase change material. The resistive element has a first thin portion having a first sublithographic dimension in a first direction (Y) ; and the memory region (38) has a second thin portion (38a) having a second sublithographic dimension in a second direction (X) transverse to the first dimension. The first thin portion (22) and the second thin portion (38a) are in direct electrical contact and define a contact area (58) of sublithographic extension. The second thin portion (38a) is delimited laterally by oxide spacer portions (55a) surrounded by a mold layer (49) which defines a lithographic opening (51). The spacer portions (55a) are formed after forming the lithographic opening, by a spacer formation technique.

    A memory device
    20.
    发明公开

    公开(公告)号:EP1306852A3

    公开(公告)日:2004-03-10

    申请号:EP02078984.8

    申请日:2002-09-27

    CPC classification number: G11C11/56 G11C11/5678 G11C13/0004 G11C2213/72

    Abstract: A memory device (100) including a plurality of memory cells (M h,k ), a plurality of insulated first regions (220 h ) of a first type of conductivity formed in a chip of semiconductor material (203), at least one second region (230 k ) of a second type of conductivity formed in each first region, a junction between each second region and the corresponding first region defining a unidirectional conduction access element (D h,k ) for selecting a corresponding memory cell connected to the second region when forward biased, and at least one contact (225 h ) for contacting each first region; a plurality of access elements are formed in each first region, the access elements being grouped into at least one sub-set consisting of a plurality of adjacent access elements (D h,k ,D h,k+1 ) without interposition of any contact, and the memory device further includes means (110c,113,125) for forward biasing the access elements of each sub-set simultaneously.

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