In this study, the authors propose non-conventional phase-change memory programming schemes using a comprehensive model, which integrates the underlying electrical and thermal theories. Various pulsing schemes aiming to reduce operation power without compromising performance are assessed based on a calibrated model. Our results suggest that optimisation of power consumption can be done simply by design of pulsing techniques.
Inspec keywords: phase change memories; integrated circuit design; low-power electronics; optimisation
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Subjects: Semiconductor storage; Optimisation techniques; Digital circuit design, modelling and testing; Optimisation techniques; Memory circuits
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