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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 13, 2015
Filed:
Sep. 17, 2007
Richard E. Fackenthal, Carmichael, CA (US);
Ferdinando Bedeschi, Biassono, IT;
Meenatchi Jagasivamani, Fairfield, CA (US);
Enzo M. Donze, Agrate Brianza, IT;
Richard E. Fackenthal, Carmichael, CA (US);
Ferdinando Bedeschi, Biassono, IT;
Meenatchi Jagasivamani, Fairfield, CA (US);
Enzo M. Donze, Agrate Brianza, IT;
Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
A partition may be made up of two planes of memory cells in a phase change memory. These planes may be configured so that they are not adjacent to one another. In some embodiments, this may mean that the adjacent planes may share sensing circuits, reducing the overall size of the memory array. In addition, by using non-adjacent planes to make up a partition, the planes may be spaced in a way which reduces resistance of power conveying lines. This may mean that smaller sized lines may be used, further reducing the size of the overall array.