Method and apparatus for programming flash memory

Details Method and apparatus for programming flash memory Method and apparatus for programming flash memory

2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Hoang, Huan (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular biasing

C365S185180, C365S185220

Reexamination Certificate

active

07974129

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus that provides the ability to control programming pulses having different widths and/or voltages in a flash memory device. The widths and/or voltage levels of programming pulses are set to achieve programming of all memory cells of an array using a minimum number of programming pulses.

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