Erase verify for memory devices

Details Erase verify for memory devices Erase verify for memory devices

2011-01-04

2011-01-04

Nguyen, Tan T. (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular connection

C365S185180, C365S185220, C365S185290

Reexamination Certificate

active

07864583

ABSTRACT:
Various embodiments include memory devices and methods having first memory cells and second memory cells coupled to the first memory cells in a string arrangement, first word lines configured to apply a first voltage to gates of the first memory cells during a verify operation of the first memory cells, and second word lines configured to apply a second voltage to gates of the second memory cells during the verify operation.

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