Methods and systems to reduce location-based variations in switching characteristics of 3D ReRAM arrays

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14462374

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Methods for reducing location-based variations in the switching characteristics of memory cells within a memory array are described. In some cases, the resistance of an embedded resistor within each memory cell may be set to reduce the overall variation in series resistances for the memory cells within a memory array. For example, embedded resistors associated with far-far bits may be set to a lower resistance than embedded resistors associated with near-near bits. An embedded resistor may comprise a layer of polysilicon within a memory cell. Selective ion implantation may be used to reduce the embedded resistor resistance for memory cells within a particular region of the memory array and to form two or more different sets of embedded resistors within the memory array.

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SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC5080 SPECTRUM DRIVE SUITE 1050W ADDISON TX 75001

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Gorla, Chandrasekhar Cupertino, US 5 26
Higashitani, Masaaki Cupertino, US 272 4632
Kalra, Pankaj Santa Clara, US 8 84

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