Method and system for programming and inhibiting...

Static information storage and retrieval – Floating gate – Particular biasing

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C365S185180, C365S196000

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07095654

ABSTRACT:
A multi-level non-volatile memory cell programming/lockout method and system are provided. The programming/lockout method and system advantageously prevent memory cells that charge faster than other memory cells from being over-programmed.

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