Patents by Inventor Prashant Damle

Prashant Damle 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: 9613698
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe techniques and configurations for word-line path isolation in a phase change memory (PCM) device. In an embodiment, a method includes increasing a current through a memory cell of a phase change memory (PCM) device, wherein the memory cell is coupled with a capacitor and subsequent to said increasing the current, generating a transient current through the memory cell by discharge of the capacitor to reset the memory cell. In another embodiment, a method includes increasing a current through a memory cell of a phase change memory (PCM) device and controlling the current to be greater than a threshold current and lower than a hold current of the memory cell to set the memory cell. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Davide Mantegazza, Kiran Pangal, Gerard H. Joyce, Prashant Damle, Derchang Kau, Davide Fugazza
  • Publication number: 20160254052
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe techniques and configurations for word-line path isolation in a phase change memory (PCM) device. In an embodiment, a method includes increasing a current through a memory cell of a phase change memory (PCM) device, wherein the memory cell is coupled with a capacitor and subsequent to said increasing the current, generating a transient current through the memory cell by discharge of the capacitor to reset the memory cell. In another embodiment, a method includes increasing a current through a memory cell of a phase change memory (PCM) device and controlling the current to be greater than a threshold current and lower than a hold current of the memory cell to set the memory cell. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Davide Mantegazza, Kiran Pangal, Gerard H. Joyce, Prashant Damle, Derchang Kau, Davide Fugazza
  • Patent number: 9368205
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe techniques and configurations for word-line path isolation in a phase change memory (PCM) device. In an embodiment, a method includes increasing a current through a memory cell of a phase change memory (PCM) device, wherein the memory cell is coupled with a capacitor and subsequent to said increasing the current, generating a transient current through the memory cell by discharge of the capacitor to reset the memory cell. In another embodiment, a method includes increasing a current through a memory cell of a phase change memory (PCM) device and controlling the current to be greater than a threshold current and lower than a hold current of the memory cell to set the memory cell. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: INTEL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Davide Mantegazza, Kiran Pangal, Gerard H. Joyce, Prashant Damle, Derchang Kau, Davide Fugazza
  • Publication number: 20150055407
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe techniques and configurations for word-line path isolation in a phase change memory (PCM) device. In an embodiment, a method includes increasing a current through a memory cell of a phase change memory (PCM) device, wherein the memory cell is coupled with a capacitor and subsequent to said increasing the current, generating a transient current through the memory cell by discharge of the capacitor to reset the memory cell. In another embodiment, a method includes increasing a current through a memory cell of a phase change memory (PCM) device and controlling the current to be greater than a threshold current and lower than a hold current of the memory cell to set the memory cell. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventors: Davide Mantegazza, Kiran Pangal, Gerard H. Joyce, Prashant Damle, Derchang Kau, Davide Fugazza
  • Patent number: 8498159
    Abstract: Methods for programming a memory device, memory devices configured to perform the disclosed programming methods, and memory systems having a memory device configured to perform the disclosed programming methods, for example, are provided. According to at least one such method, multiple independent semiconductor well regions each having strings of memory cells are independently biased during a programming operation performed on a memory device. Reduced charge leakage may be realized during a programming operation in response to independent well biasing methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Akira Goda, Tomoharu Tanaka, Krishna Parat, Prashant Damle, Shafqat Ahmed
  • Publication number: 20120218824
    Abstract: Methods for programming a memory device, memory devices configured to perform the disclosed programming methods, and memory systems having a memory device configured to perform the disclosed programming methods, for example, are provided. According to at least one such method, multiple independent semiconductor well regions each having strings of memory cells are independently biased during a programming operation performed on a memory device. Reduced charge leakage may be realized during a programming operation in response to independent well biasing methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Akira Goda, Tomoharu Tanaka, Krishna Parat, Prashant Damle, Shafqat Ahmed
  • Patent number: 8174893
    Abstract: Methods for programming a memory device, memory devices configured to perform the disclosed programming methods, and memory systems having a memory device configured to perform the disclosed programming methods, for example, are provided. According to at least one such method, multiple independent semiconductor well regions each having strings of memory cells are independently biased during a programming operation performed on a memory device. Reduced charge leakage may be realized during a programming operation in response to independent well biasing methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Akira Goda, Tomoharu Tanaka, Krishna Parat, Prashant Damle, Shafqat Ahmed
  • Publication number: 20110090739
    Abstract: Methods for programming a memory device, memory devices configured to perform the disclosed programming methods, and memory systems having a memory device configured to perform the disclosed programming methods, for example, are provided. According to at least one such method, multiple independent semiconductor well regions each having strings of memory cells are independently biased during a programming operation performed on a memory device. Reduced charge leakage may be realized during a programming operation in response to independent well biasing methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Akira Goda, Tomoharu Tanaka, Krishna Parat, Prashant Damle, Shafqat Ahmed
  • Patent number: 7920419
    Abstract: A memory device and a method to prevent or reduce program disturb by isolating P-wells of strings in a non-volatile memory array. During a program operation, the isolated P-wells may be coupled to corresponding bitlines, which may be selected or inhibited, and may be at different voltages. During erase, read, and verify operations, the isolated P-wells may be coupled to source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Prashant Damle, Krishna Parat, Shafqat Ahmed
  • Publication number: 20100195383
    Abstract: A memory device and a method to prevent or reduce program disturb by isolating P-wells of strings in a non-volatile memory array. During a program operation, the isolated P-wells may be coupled to corresponding bitlines, which may be selected or inhibited, and may be at different voltages. During erase, read, and verify operations, the isolated P-wells may be coupled to source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Inventors: Prashant Damle, Krishna Parat, Shafqat Ahmed