Flexible hybrid memory element

摘要

The invention includes a memory cell apparatus, and a method of forming the memory cell. The memory cell apparatus includes a flexible hybrid memory element. The flexible hybrid memory element includes a flexible first conductive layer formed adjacent to a flexible substrate. A flexible diode structure is formed adjacent to the flexible first conductor. A flexible switch is formed adjacent to the flexible diode structure. A flexible second conductive layer is formed adjacent to the flexible switch. The flexible switch is generally formed from an organic material. The flexible diode structure is generally formed from a disordered, inorganic material. The flexible switch can be formed to create a high resistance path when a threshold amount of current is passed through the flexible switch, or the flexible switch can be formed to create a low resistance path when a threshold amount of current is passed through the flexible switch. The method includes depositing a flexible first conductive layer on a flexible substrate. A flexible disordered inorganic material is deposited on the flexible first conductor forming a plurality of flexible diode structures. A flexible organic material is deposited on the flexible disordered inorganic material, forming a plurality of flexible switches adjacent to the plurality of flexible diode structures. A flexible second conductor is deposited on the flexible organic material.