Methods for erasing flash memory

Details Methods for erasing flash memory Methods for erasing flash memory

2006-08-29

2006-08-29

Nguyen, Viet Q. (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Read/write circuit

Erase

C365S185290, C365S185300, C365S185270, C365S185180, C365S185240

Reexamination Certificate

active

07099220

ABSTRACT:
Methods for erasing flash memory using a decrease in magnitude of a source voltage of a first polarity to increase the magnitude of a control gate voltage of a second polarity during an erase period.

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