Nonvolatile Memory Design

Contents

Preface

Author Biographies

1 Introduction to Semiconductor Memories

1.1 Classification and Characterization of Semiconductor Memories

1.1.1 Read-Only Memory

1.1.2 Erasable Programmable ROM and Flash Memory

1.1.3 Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM

1.1.4 Static RAM

1.1.5 Dynamic RAM

1.1.6 Nonvolatile Memories

1.1.6.1 Phase Change Memory

1.1.6.2 Magnetic Random Access Memories

1.1.6.3 Resistive RAM

1.1.6.4 Memristor

1.2 Devices

1.2.1 MOSFET

1.2.1.1 Cutoff Regions

1.2.1.2 Triode Region

1.2.1.3 Saturation Region

1.2.2 Diode

1.2.3 Passive Component

1.2.3.1 Capacitor

1.2.3.2 Resistor

1.3 Designing Memory and Array Structures

1.3.1 Memory Architecture and Building Blocks

1.3.1.1 Memory Cell Array

1.3.1.2 I/O Interface

1.3.2 Memory Peripheral ...