Static information storage and retrieval – Floating gate – Particular connection
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-31
2011-11-15
Sofocleous, Alexander (Department: 2824)
Static information storage and retrieval
Floating gate
Particular connection
C365S185250, C365S185280
Reexamination Certificate
active
08059458
ABSTRACT:
A memory circuit includes a single transistor storing both volatile and nonvolatile bit charges.
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