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Data storage device having a phase change memory medium reversible by direct overwrite and method of direct overwrite

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6676062
This patent describes a method of storing data in individual memory cells of a data storage disc having a layer of non-ablative, reversible, phase change data storage medium between adjacent heat sink layers, the data storage medium. It comprises: a miscible telluride-selenide solid solution having a crystallization time of less than 1 microsecond and chosen from the group consisting of: arsenic telluride-arsenic selenide; antimony telluride-antimony selenide; bismuth telluride-bismuth selenide; and mixtures thereof.
Assignee:
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc., Troy, MI (USA)
Patent Number(s):
A; US 4924436
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-075502A
OSTI ID:
6676062
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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