Static information storage and retrieval – Floating gate – Particular biasing
Reexamination Certificate
2010-08-06
2011-10-18
Tran, Michael (Department: 2827)
Static information storage and retrieval
Floating gate
Particular biasing
C365S185240
Reexamination Certificate
active
08040732
ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of NAND Flash memory devices and methods recognize that effective column coupling capacitance can be reduced by maintaining a sourced voltage on adjacent columns of an array. Maintaining the columns in a charged state prior to array operations (read, write, and program) reduces current surges and improves data read timing. Devices and methods charge the array columns at pre-charge and following array access operations.
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Micro)n Technology, Inc.
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
Tran Michael
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