Static information storage and retrieval – Floating gate – Particular connection
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-22
2011-03-22
Le, Vu A (Department: 2824)
Static information storage and retrieval
Floating gate
Particular connection
C365S185120
Reexamination Certificate
active
07911846
ABSTRACT:
The unintentional programming of an unselected (or inhibited) non-volatile storage element during a program operation that intends to program another non-volatile storage element is referred to as “program disturb.” A system is proposed for programming and/or reading non-volatile storage that reduces the effect of program disturb. In one embodiment, different verify levels are used for a particular word line (or other grouping of storage elements) during a programming process. In another embodiment, different compare levels are used for a particular word (or other grouping of storage elements) during a read process.
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Le Vu A
SanDisk Corporation
Vierra Magen Marcus & DeNiro LLP
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