Method for erasing a flash EEPROM

Details Method for erasing a flash EEPROM Method for erasing a flash EEPROM

2005-08-16

2005-08-16

Ho, Hoai (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular biasing

C365S185220, C365S185280

Reexamination Certificate

active

06930926

ABSTRACT:
A method for erasing a flash EEPROM. The flash EEROM includes a number of memory units. First, the flash EEPROM is pre-programmed. Second, the step of erasing the flash EEPROM is performed and the flash EEPROM is then soft-programmed. Subsequently, the final step is performed to determine if the erasing step succeeds.

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