Method of performing read operation in flash memory device

Details Method of performing read operation in flash memory device Method of performing read operation in flash memory device

2010-02-08

2011-11-29

Nguyen, Viet (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular biasing

C365S185110, C365S185330, C365S189070, C365S230030

Reexamination Certificate

active

08068368

ABSTRACT:
A method of performing a read operation in a flash memory device is disclosed. The flash memory has a memory cell array including at least one block, the block having a plurality of pages. The method comprises receiving a read command to read data from a selected page in the block; determining whether or not the block has any page that has not been programmed; performing a dummy data program operation on at least one page that is determined not to have been programmed; and executing the read command to read the data of the selected page after the dummy data program operation is completed.

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