A three-dimensional, field-programmable, non-volatile memory includes
multiple layers of first and second crossing conductors. Pillars are
self-aligned at the intersection of adjacent first and second crossing
conductors, and each pillar includes at least an anti-fuse layer. The
pillars form memory cells with the adjacent conductors, and each memory
cell includes first and second diode components separated by the
anti-fuse layer. The diode components form a diode only after the
anti-fuse layer is disrupted.