System that compensates for coupling during programming

Details System that compensates for coupling during programming System that compensates for coupling during programming

2008-05-21

2009-12-08

Zarabian, Amir (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular biasing

C365S185170

Reexamination Certificate

active

07630248

ABSTRACT:
Shifts in the apparent charge stored on a floating gate (or other charge storing element) of a non-volatile memory cell can occur because of the coupling of an electric field based on the charge stored in adjacent floating gates (or other adjacent charge storing elements). To compensate for this coupling, the read or programming process for a given memory cell can take into account the programmed state of an adjacent memory cell. To determine whether compensation is needed, a process can be performed that includes sensing information about the programmed state of an adjacent memory cell (e.g., on an adjacent bit line or other location).

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