Transistorless, multistable current-mode memory cells and memory arrays and methods of reading and writing to the same

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PATENT NO 5535156
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08238390

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A transistorless memory cell for storing information as one of two possible bistable current states comprises (i) at least one first transistorless device exhibiting N-type negative differential resistance, including a high-impedance region, a low-impedance region and a negative-resistance region and having a polarity and (ii) at least one second transistorless device exhibiting an exponential or linear current-voltage characteristic and coupled to the first transistorless device. The second transistorless device may be a diode or a resistor. The read/write operation of the transistorless memory cell is performed in a current mode.

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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY1200 E CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD M/C 6-32 PASADENA CA 91125

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Levy, Harold J Seal Beach, CA 18 437
McGill, Thomas C Pasadena, CA 16 551

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