Methods for erasing flash memory

Details Methods for erasing flash memory Methods for erasing flash memory

2007-10-02

2007-10-02

Nguyen, Viet Q. (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular biasing

C365S218000, C365S185300, C365S185180, C365S185250

Reexamination Certificate

active

11216956

ABSTRACT:
Methods for erasing flash memory using a decrease in magnitude of a source voltage of a first polarity to increase the magnitude of a control gate voltage of a second polarity during an erase period.

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