Background block erase check for flash memories

Details Background block erase check for flash memories Background block erase check for flash memories

2006-10-03

2006-10-03

Decady, Albert (Department: 2133)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Pulse or data error handling

Transmission facility testing

C714S048000, C714S718000, C714S042000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07117402

ABSTRACT:
A flash memory erase check circuit is disclosed. One embodiment includes an on-chip circuit that quickly and reliably checks that the flash memory chip is actually erased even after data gain that has resulted, for example, from a long period of storage.

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