18581340. FIRST FIRE OPERATION FOR OVONIC THRESHOLD SWITCH SELECTOR simplified abstract (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)
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FIRST FIRE OPERATION FOR OVONIC THRESHOLD SWITCH SELECTOR
Organization Name
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Cheng-Hsien Wu of Hsinchu City (TW)
Hengyuan Lee of Hsinchu County (TW)
Chien-Min Lee of Hsinchu County (TW)
FIRST FIRE OPERATION FOR OVONIC THRESHOLD SWITCH SELECTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18581340 titled 'FIRST FIRE OPERATION FOR OVONIC THRESHOLD SWITCH SELECTOR
The abstract describes a method for the first fire operation of an ovonic threshold switch (OTS) selector, involving setting a peak amplitude of a voltage pulse and performing cycles to initialize the OTS selector.
- Setting a peak amplitude of a voltage pulse
- Providing the voltage pulse to the OTS selector
- Sensing the output current passing through the OTS selector in response to the voltage pulse
- Comparing the peak amplitude of the voltage pulse with a maximum peak amplitude for initialization
- Ending the first fire operation if the peak amplitude reaches the maximum peak amplitude
- Comparing the output current with a target current indicative of initialization
- Ending the first fire operation if the output current reaches the target current
- Setting another voltage pulse with a greater peak amplitude if the output current is lower than the target current
Potential Applications: - Memory devices - Switching applications in electronics
Problems Solved: - Efficient initialization of OTS selectors - Control of output current in response to voltage pulses
Benefits: - Improved performance of memory devices - Enhanced control over switching applications
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Memory Device Initialization Technology" This technology can be utilized in the development of faster and more reliable memory devices, enhancing their performance and efficiency in various electronic applications.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on ovonic threshold switches and selector technologies to understand the evolution of this field.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in OTS selector technology and its applications in memory devices for improved performance and reliability.
Questions about OTS Selector Technology: 1. What are the key advantages of using OTS selectors in memory devices? 2. How does the first fire operation method described in the abstract contribute to the efficiency of OTS selectors?
Original Abstract Submitted
First fire operations for an ovonic threshold switch (OTS) selector is provided. A first fire operation includes setting a peak amplitude of a voltage pulse, and performing at least one cycle, including: providing the voltage pulse to the OTS selector; sensing an output current passing through the OTS selector in response to the received voltage pulse; comparing a peak amplitude of the voltage pulse with a maximum peak amplitude ensuring initialization of the OTS selector; ending the first fire operation if the peak amplitude reaches the maximum peak amplitude; comparing the output current with a target current indicative of initialization of the OTS selector if the peak amplitude is lower than the maximum peak amplitude; ending the first fire operation if the output current reaches the target current; and setting another voltage pulse with a greater peak amplitude if the output current is lower than the target current.
