Patents by Inventor Anquan Jiang

Anquan Jiang has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11348943
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a non-volatile ferroelectric memory and a method of preparing the same. The ferroelectric memory includes a ferroelectric storage layer, a first electrode and a second electrode; the first electrode and the second electrode each include a buried conductive layer formed by patterning in a surface of the ferroelectric storage layer and an electrode layer formed on the buried conductive layer; and when a write signal in a certain direction is applied between the first electrode and the second electrode, the electric domains of a part of the ferroelectric storage layer between a pair of the buried conductive layers are enabled to be reversed, so that a domain wall conductive passage that electrically connects the first electrode and the second electrode can be established.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Fudan University
    Inventors: Anquan Jiang, Xiaojie Chai, Jianwei Lian, Jun Jiang, Menghan Ao
  • Patent number: 11145664
    Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated circuit for ferroelectric memory, the integrated circuit comprising: a ferroelectric memory array having a storage unit array formed on a ferroelectric single-crystal layer, wherein each ferroelectric memory unit in the ferroelectric memory array is at least formed by one storage unit in the storage unit array, or at least formed by one storage unit in the storage unit array and one transistor formed on a silicon substrate of a silicon-based reading and writing circuit that is electrically connected to the storage unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Fudan University
    Inventors: Anquan Jiang, Yan Zhang, Zilong Bai
  • Publication number: 20210202509
    Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated circuit for ferroelectric memory, the integrated circuit comprising: a ferroelectric memory array having a storage unit array formed on a ferroelectric single-crystal layer, wherein each ferroelectric memory unit in the ferroelectric memory array is at least formed by one storage unit in the storage unit array, or at least formed by one storage unit in the storage unit array and one transistor formed on a silicon substrate of a silicon-based reading and writing circuit that is electrically connected to the storage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Anquan JIANG, Yan ZHANG, Zilong BAI
  • Patent number: 10971204
    Abstract: Disclosed is a three-dimensional non-volatile ferroelectric memory including a ferroelectric memory array structure, wherein the ferroelectric memory array structure includes multiple layers of ferroelectric memory cell array disposed in a stacked way, and each layer of the ferroelectric memory cell array includes ferroelectric memory cells arranged in rows and columns; wherein word lines and bit lines which are substantially orthogonal to each other are oppositely disposed on two sides of the corresponding ferroelectric memory cell respectively, and a reference ferroelectric body is disposed adjacent to the corresponding ferroelectric memory cell. A polarization direction of an electric domain in the ferroelectric memory cell is not perpendicular to an electric field direction of a write voltage signal applied to the word line and the bit line; and when the write voltage signal is applied between the word line and the bit line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: FUDAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Anquan Jiang, Xiaojie Chai, Yan Zhang
  • Publication number: 20210036017
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a non-volatile ferroelectric memory and a method of preparing the same. The ferroelectric memory includes a ferroelectric storage layer, a first electrode and a second electrode; the first electrode and the second electrode each include a buried conductive layer formed by patterning in a surface of the ferroelectric storage layer and an electrode layer formed on the buried conductive layer; and when a write signal in a certain direction is applied between the first electrode and the second electrode, the electric domains of a part of the ferroelectric storage layer between a pair of the buried conductive layers are enabled to be reversed, so that a domain wall conductive passage that electrically connects the first electrode and the second electrode can be established.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Anquan JIANG, Xiaojie CHAI, Jianwei LIAN, Jun JIANG, Menghan AO
  • Publication number: 20200279598
    Abstract: Disclosed is a three-dimensional non-volatile ferroelectric memory including a ferroelectric memory array structure, wherein the ferroelectric memory array structure includes multiple layers of ferroelectric memory cell array disposed in a stacked way, and each layer of the ferroelectric memory cell array includes ferroelectric memory cells arranged in rows and columns; wherein word lines and bit lines which are substantially orthogonal to each other are oppositely disposed on two sides of the corresponding ferroelectric memory cell respectively, and a reference ferroelectric body is disposed adjacent to the corresponding ferroelectric memory cell. A polarization direction of an electric domain in the ferroelectric memory cell is not perpendicular to an electric field direction of a write voltage signal applied to the word line and the bit line; and when the write voltage signal is applied between the word line and the bit line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2018
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Anquan JIANG, Xiaojie CHAI, Yan ZHANG
  • Publication number: 20200243549
    Abstract: Disclosed is an integrated circuit for ferroelectric memory, the integrated circuit comprising: a ferroelectric memory array having a storage unit array formed on a ferroelectric single-crystal layer, wherein each ferroelectric memory unit in the ferroelectric memory array is at least formed by one storage unit in the storage unit array, or at least formed by one storage unit in the storage unit array and one transistor formed on a silicon substrate of a silicon-based reading and writing circuit that is electrically connected to the storage unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2018
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Anquan JIANG, Yan ZHANG, Zilong BAI
  • Patent number: 10403348
    Abstract: Disclosed is a non-destructive large current-readout ferroelectric single-crystal thin film memory as well as a method of preparing the ferroelectric memory and a method of operating the ferroelectric memory. The large current-readout ferroelectric single-crystal thin film memory comprises a ferroelectric storage layer, which is a ferroelectric single-crystal storage layer. The non-destructive readout ferroelectric memory has a greatly increased read current in an on-state, and moreover, the data retention performance and data endurance performance are improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Fudan University
    Inventors: Anquan Jiang, Wenping Geng
  • Publication number: 20180096717
    Abstract: Disclosed is a non-destructive large current-readout ferroelectric single-crystal thin film memory as well as a method of preparing the ferroelectric memory and a method of operating the ferroelectric memory. The large current-readout ferroelectric single-crystal thin film memory comprises a ferroelectric storage layer, which is a ferroelectric single-crystal storage layer. The non-destructive readout ferroelectric memory has a greatly increased read current in an on-state, and moreover, the data retention performance and data endurance performance are improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Fudan University
    Inventors: Anquan JIANG, Wenping GENG
  • Patent number: 9685216
    Abstract: A non-destructive readout ferroelectric memory as well as a method of preparing the ferroelectric memory and a method of operating the ferroelectric memory are disclosed. The ferroelectric memory comprises a ferroelectric thin film layer. The ferroelectric memory of the invention can realize a non-destructive readout by way of current, is suitable for a high density application, is simple in preparation and has a low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: Fudan University
    Inventors: Anquan Jiang, Jun Jiang, Wenping Geng, Zilong Bai
  • Publication number: 20160358639
    Abstract: A non-destructive readout ferroelectric memory as well as a method of preparing the ferroelectric memory and a method of operating the ferroelectric memory are disclosed. The ferroelectric memory comprises a ferroelectric thin film layer. The ferroelectric memory of the invention can realize a non-destructive readout by way of current, is suitable for a high density application, is simple in preparation and has a low cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 8, 2016
    Applicant: Fudan University
    Inventors: Anquan JIANG, Jun JIANG, Wenping GENG, Zilong BAI
  • Patent number: 9354192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ferroelectric analyzing device and a method for adjusting ferroelectric domain switching speed with the ferroelectric analyzing device, and pertains to the technical field of characteristic test of solid-state dielectrics. The ferroelectric analyzing device comprises a voltage pulse generator for generating square pulse signal, which is biased on a ferroelectric thin film so as to switch the polarization of ferroelectric domains, the ferroelectric analyzing device further comprises a variable resistor which is connected in series with the ferroelectric thin film. The variable resistor is used for adjusting domain switching current so as to realize adjustment of domain switching speed of ferroelectric domains. In the method, the square pulse signal is biased on the ferroelectric thin film, and an adjustment of domain switching speed of ferroelectric domains can be realized by adjusting the resistance value of the variable resistor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Fudan University
    Inventors: Anquan Jiang, Xiaobing Liu
  • Patent number: 8687401
    Abstract: The invention provides a Ferro-RRAM, a method of operating the Ferro-RRAM, and a method of fabricating the Ferro-RRAM, and pertains to the technical field of memory. The Ferro-RRAM comprises an upper electrode, a lower electrode, and a ferroelectric semiconducting thin-film layer provided between the upper electrode and the lower electrode and serving as a storage function layer; wherein the ferroelectric semiconducting thin-film layer is operable to generate a diode conduction characteristic by ferroelectric domain reorientation, and is operable to modulate the diode conduction characteristic by variation of the ferroelectric domain orientation; the Ferro-RRAM stores information according to variation of modulation of the diode conduction characteristic. The Ferro-RRAM has such characteristics of being simple in structure and fabrication, non-destructive readout and nonvolatile storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Fudan University
    Inventors: Anquan Jiang, Xiaobing Liu
  • Publication number: 20140074417
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a ferroelectric analyzing device and a method for adjusting ferroelectric domain switching speed with the ferroelectric analyzing device, and pertains to the technical field of characteristic test of solid-state dielectrics. The ferroelectric analyzing device comprises a voltage pulse generator for generating square pulse signal, which is biased on a ferroelectric thin film so as to switch the polarization of ferroelectric domains, the ferroelectric analyzing device further comprises a variable resistor which is connected in series with the ferroelectric thin film. The variable resistor is used for adjusting domain switching current so as to realize adjustment of domain switching speed of ferroelectric domains. In the method, the square pulse signal is biased on the ferroelectric thin film, and an adjustment of domain switching speed of ferroelectric domains can be realized by adjusting the resistance value of the variable resistor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: FUDAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Anquan Jiang, Xiaobing Liu
  • Publication number: 20120281451
    Abstract: The invention provides a Ferro-RRAM, a method of operating the Ferro-RRAM, and a method of fabricating the Ferro-RRAM, and pertains to the technical field of memory. The Ferro-RRAM comprises an upper electrode, a lower electrode, and a ferroelectric semiconducting thin-film layer provided between the upper electrode and the lower electrode and serving as a storage function layer; wherein the ferroelectric semiconducting thin-film layer is operable to generate a diode conduction characteristic by ferroelectric domain reorientation, and is operable to modulate the diode conduction characteristic by variation of the ferroelectric domain orientation; the Ferro-RRAM stores information according to variation of modulation of the diode conduction characteristic. The Ferro-RRAM has such characteristics of being simple in structure and fabrication, non-destructive readout and nonvolatile storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: FUDAN UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Anquan Jiang, Xiaobing Liu
  • Patent number: RE49620
    Abstract: Disclosed is a non-destructive large current-readout ferroelectric single-crystal thin film memory as well as a method of preparing the ferroelectric memory and a method of operating the ferroelectric memory. The large current-readout ferroelectric single-crystal thin film memory comprises a ferroelectric storage layer, which is a ferroelectric single-crystal storage layer. The non-destructive readout ferroelectric memory has a greatly increased read current in an on-state, and moreover, the data retention performance and data endurance performance are improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Fudan University
    Inventors: Anquan Jiang, Wenping Geng