Phase change memory (PCM) stores data by changing the state of matter from which the device is fabricated. It can exist in two states and is a reversible structural phase. PCM is known to have a fast read access time, good data retention, and high data density. The design of phase changing materials consists of narrow electrodes called the heater, which is placed between the two electrodes. Chalcogenide is a widely used material in PCM. When chalcogenide is heated and cooled, it retains an amorphous state. This state is highly resistive and represents a logical 0. When amorphous chalcogenide is heated and then cooled rapidly, it changes to a crystalline state, which is less resistive and is represented as logical 1. A write operation is performed in the set and reset to write the logical 1 or 0 in the memory cell.

PART 01: Executive summary

PART 02: Scope of the report

PART 03: Research Methodology

PART 04: Introduction

Key market highlights

PART 05: Market landscape

Market size and forecast

Five forces analysis

PART 06: Market segmentation by application

Global PCM market by enterprise storage

Global PCM market by cell phones

Global PCM market by smart cards

PART 07: Market segmentation by technology

Global PCM market by PCM as SRAM

Global PCM market by PCM as DRAM

Global PCM market by PCM as flash memory

Global PCM market by PCM as SCM

PART 08: Geographical segmentation

Global PCM market by geography

PCM market in Americas

PCM market in APAC

PCM market in EMEA

PART 09: Decision framework

PART 10: Drivers and challenges

Market drivers

Impact of drivers on key customer segments

Market challenges

Impact of challenges on key customer segments

PART 11: Market trends

PART 12: Vendor landscape

Competitive scenario

PART 13: Key vendor analysis

Micron Technology

Samsung Electronics

IBM

PART 14: Appendix

List of abbreviations

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