CPC H01L 29/872 (2013.01) [G21H 1/06 (2013.01); H01L 23/3107 (2013.01); H01L 29/18 (2013.01); H01L 29/24 (2013.01); H01L 29/267 (2013.01); H01L 29/861 (2013.01); H01L 31/0272 (2013.01); H01L 31/02725 (2013.01); H01L 31/03044 (2013.01); H01L 31/072 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A device, comprising:
a first electrode;
a second electrode spaced from the first electrode;
a well extending between the first electrode and the second electrode;
one or more chalcogens in the well, the one or more chalcogens being selected from the group consisting of sulfur, selenium, tellurium, and polonium; and
at least one halogen mixed with the one or more chalcogens in the well,
wherein the at least one halogen is present in an effective amount to suppress the melting point of the one or more chalcogens by at least 5 degrees Celsius.
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