Flash memory with fast boot block access

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2006-05-30

2006-05-30

Zarabian, Amir (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular biasing

C365S185110, C365S185230, C365S189060, C365S189090, C365S226000, C365S230030, C365S230060, C365S230080

Reexamination Certificate

active

07054198

ABSTRACT:
A flash memory device and system include a boot block voltage pump for providing a word line voltage to the boot block of the flash memory. At least one additional voltage pump is provided to supply a word line voltage to the remaining memory blocks. The memory device can be operated according to a specification where data stored in the boot block can be read as valid data before data stored in other memory blocks can be validly read upon memory activation.

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