Static information storage and retrieval – Floating gate – Multiple values
Reexamination Certificate
2008-11-14
2010-12-14
Nguyen, Tan T. (Department: 2827)
Static information storage and retrieval
Floating gate
Multiple values
C365S185050, C365S185100
Reexamination Certificate
active
07852672
ABSTRACT:
A programmable non-volatile device uses a floating gate that functions as a FET gate that overlaps a variable portion of a source/drain region. This allows a programming voltage for the device to be imparted to the floating gate through variable capacitive coupling, thus changing the state of the device. Multi-state embodiments are also possible. The invention can be used in environments such as data encryption, reference trimming, manufacturing ID, security ID, and many other applications.
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Gross John Nicholas
Liu David
Gross, Atty J. Nicholas
Jonker LLC
Nguyen Tan T.
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