Faster method of erasing flash memory

Details Faster method of erasing flash memory Faster method of erasing flash memory

2006-06-13

2006-06-13

Tran, Andrew Q. (Department: 2824)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular biasing

C365S185220, C365S185290, C365S185300, C365S185330

Reexamination Certificate

active

07061811

ABSTRACT:
An erase operation in a flash memory device includes applying an erase pulse to memory cells of the flash memory device to convert the contents of the memory cells into logic 1 bits before any pre-programming operation is performed.

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