Apparatus and method for programming and erasing virtual...

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2008-01-29

2008-01-29

Zarabian, Amir (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular connection

C365S185210, C365S185290, C365S185280, C365S185020, C365S185260

Reexamination Certificate

active

10976668

ABSTRACT:
A method is described for erasing a selected data region in an NROM cell that is a member of a virtual ground NROM EEPROM array. The method provides that erasing the selected data region does not disturb the program state of unselected data regions.

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