Erase method of flash memory device

Details Erase method of flash memory device Erase method of flash memory device

2011-07-12

2011-07-12

Hur, J. H. (Department: 2824)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular biasing

C365S185030, C365S185300, C365S185240

Reexamination Certificate

active

07978532

ABSTRACT:
Erase and program methods of a flash memory device including MLCs for increasing the program speed. In the erase method, MLCs are pre-programmed so that a voltage range in which threshold voltages of MLCs are distributed can be reduced. Therefore, a fail occurrence ratio can be reduced when erasing MLCs, the threshold voltage distribution of MLCs can be improved and an overall program time can be shortened in a subsequent program operation.

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