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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 01, 2019
Filed:
Jun. 06, 2017
Sungkyu JO, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Sungkyu Jo, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, KR;
Abstract
A memory device includes: a cell array connected to a plurality of word lines and bit lines, the cell array including a plurality of memory cells each including a variable resistance element and a bidirectional selection element; a selection circuit that selects a selected word line and a selected bit line; and control logic that controls the selection circuit such that in a stand-by state, wherein the word lines and the bit lines which are connected to memory cells of a first area of the cell array are maintained in a discharge state, and the word lines and bit lines which are connected to memory cells of a second area of the cell array are maintained in a precharge state.