Multiple bit memory cells and methods for reading...

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2005-09-13

2005-09-13

Ho, Hoai (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Systems using particular element

Ferroelectric

C365S154000, C365S065000, C365S181000, C365S190000, C365S205000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06944042

ABSTRACT:
Memory cells are disclosed comprising volatile and non-volatile portions, where the non-volatile portions provide storage of multiple non-volatile data states or bits per memory cell. Methods are provided for reading non-volatile data states from a non-volatile portion of a memory cell into a volatile portion.

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