A multi-layer chalcogenide electronic device. The device includes an active region in electrical communication with two terminals, where the active region includes two or more layers. In one embodiment, the pore region includes two or more chalcogenide materials which differ in chemical composition. In another embodiment, the pore region includes one or more chalcogenide materials and a layer of Sb. The devices offer the advantages of minimal conditioning requirements fast set speeds, high reset resistances and low set resistances.
