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An embeddable multilevel-cell solid electrolyte memory array

Gilbert et al., 2007

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10146667036173168470
Author
Gilbert N
Kozicki M
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IEEE journal of solid-state circuits

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Nonvolatile memory cells based on solid electrolytes have many desirable attributes, including low-voltage and low-current operation and a simple process that allows them to be integrated with conventional CMOS processes with minimal additional masking layers. In …
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