Multi-bit flash memory devices having a single latch...

Details Multi-bit flash memory devices having a single latch... Multi-bit flash memory devices having a single latch...

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Pham, Ly D (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Multiple values

C365S185080, C365S185120, C365S185220, C365S185280

Reexamination Certificate

active

07876613

ABSTRACT:
Multi-bit flash memory devices are provided. The multi-bit flash memory device includes an array of memory cells and a page buffer block including page buffers. Each of the page buffers has a single latch structure and performs a write operation with respect to memory cells according to loaded data. A buffer random access memory (RAM) is configured to store program data provided from an external host device during a multi-bit program operation. Control logic is provided that is configured to control the page buffer block and the buffer RAM so that program data stored in the buffer RAM is reloaded into the page buffer block whenever data programmed before the multi-bit program operation is compared with data to be currently programmed. The control logic is configured to store data to be programmed next in the buffer RAM before the multi-bit program operation is completed.

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