Fractional bits in memory cells

Details Fractional bits in memory cells Fractional bits in memory cells

2007-10-31

2010-12-07

Luu, Pho M (Department: 2824)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Multiple values

C365S185220, C365S185280

Reexamination Certificate

active

07848142

ABSTRACT:
Methods, devices, modules, and systems for programming memory cells can include storing charges corresponding to a data state that represents an integer number of bits in a set of memory cells. Programming memory cells can include storing a charge in a cell of the set, where the charge corresponds to a programmed state, where the programmed state represents a fractional number of bits, and where the programmed state denotes a digit of the data state as expressed by a number in base N, where N is equal to 2B, rounded up to an integer, and where B is equal to the fractional number of bits represented by the programmed state.

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