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Ionic memory-materials and device characteristics

Kozicki, 2008

Document ID
5582848536163649425
Author
Kozicki M
Publication year
Publication venue
2008 9th International Conference on Solid-State and Integrated-Circuit Technology

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Scalable elements that can be switched between widely-separated non-volatile resistance states at very low power are desirable for applications in next generation memory and logic. One promising approach involves the use of solid ion-conducting films. A mobile metal ion …
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