Abstract: A phase-change memory (PCM) cell is provided to include a first electrode, a second electrode, and a phase-change feature disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The phase-change feature is configured to change its data state based on a write operation performed on the PCM cell. The write operation includes a reset stage and a set stage. In the reset stage, a plurality of reset current pulses are applied to the PCM cell, and the reset current pulses have increasing current amplitudes. In the set stage, a plurality of set current pulses are applied to the PCM cell, and the set current pulses exhibit an increasing trend in current amplitude. The current amplitudes of the set current pulses are smaller than those of the reset current pulses.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a packaged chip having a protective component integrated with a signal isolation transformer, wherein the signal isolation transformer comprises a primary side and a secondary side, and the primary side includes an input port electrically connected to the signal input slot, and a primary side central tapped port, and the secondary side includes an output port electrically connected to the internal signal processing unit and a secondary side central tapped port. Using such structure, the chip has the functions of surge protection as well as noise treatment, and the problem that the conventional protective circuit occupying too much space is solved.