Patent ID: 8216862
Filing Date: 2012-07-10
Classification: G11C,H01L

Abstract:
1. A method for preparing a set of non-volatile resistance-switching memory elements, comprising: applying a heat source at a temperature of at least 50° C. to the set of non-volatile resistance-switching memory elements after each non-volatile resistance-switching memory element in the set of non-volatile resistance-switching memory elements has been fabricated each non-volatile resistance-switching memory element comprises a metal oxide layer and first and second electrodes on opposing sides of the metal oxide layer; while applying the heat source, applying at least one forming voltage to at least one non-volatile resistance-switching memory element of the set of non-volatile resistance-switching memory elements via its first and second electrodes to cause the at least one non-volatile resistance-switching memory element to switch from a higher resistance state to a lower resistance state; and after the at least one non-volatile resistance-switching memory element switches from the higher resistance state to the lower resistance state, performing a training process.