Method of operating nonvolatile memory device

Details Method of operating nonvolatile memory device Method of operating nonvolatile memory device

2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Luu, Pho M (Department: 2824)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular biasing

C365S185190, C365S189090, C365S207000, C365S226000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07929349

ABSTRACT:
Provided is a method of operating a nonvolatile memory device to perform a programming operation or an erase operation. The method includes applying a composite pulse including a direct current (DC) pulse and an AC perturbation pulse to the nonvolatile memory device to perform the programming operation or the erase operation.

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