Method and circuitry for storing discrete amounts of charge in a

Details Method and circuitry for storing discrete amounts of charge in a Method and circuitry for storing discrete amounts of charge in a

1997-08-13

1999-04-06

Nelms, David C.

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Multiple values

36518522, 36518524, G11C 1604

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058927107

ABSTRACT:
A method and circuitry for programming a memory cell to one of at least three amounts of charge. The amount of charge placed in the memory cell is increased by increasing the voltage level of a programming pulse applied to the memory cell.

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