Memory power management

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2006-08-18

2009-11-17

Nguyen, Dang T (Department: 2824)

Static information storage and retrieval

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C365S063000, C365S189090

Reexamination Certificate

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07619945

ABSTRACT:
Memory power management is described. A non-volatile memory array is provided, the array including separately controlled memory blocks. At least two charge pumps are coupled to the array, the charge pumps being configured to provide at least two voltages. Logic is configured to control how the voltages are delivered to the memory blocks.

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