Static information storage and retrieval – Floating gate – Disturbance control
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-28
2008-09-16
Phung, Anh (Department: 2824)
Static information storage and retrieval
Floating gate
Disturbance control
C365S185030
Reexamination Certificate
active
07426137
ABSTRACT:
The unintentional programming of an unselected (or inhibited) non-volatile storage element during a program operation that intends to program another non-volatile storage element is referred to as “program disturb.” A system is proposed for programming and/or reading non-volatile storage that reduces the effect of program disturb. In one embodiment, different verify levels are used for a particular word line (or other grouping of storage elements) during a programming process. In another embodiment, different compare levels are used for a particular word (or other grouping of storage elements) during a read process.
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Phung Anh
SanDisk Corporation
Vierra Magen Marcus & DeNiro LLP
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