Non-volatile semiconductor memory based on enhanced gate...

Details Non-volatile semiconductor memory based on enhanced gate... Non-volatile semiconductor memory based on enhanced gate...

2007-01-24

2008-12-30

Mai, Son L (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Read only systems

Semiconductive

C365S096000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07471540

ABSTRACT:
A semiconductor memory structure based on gate oxide break down is constructed in a deep N-well. Thus, the electrical field over the programmable element during the transient procedure of gate oxide break down can be controlled to achieve the best memory programming results. The conductivity of the programmed memory cell is increased greatly and conductivity variation between the memory cells is reduced. This is achieved by adding a body bias during the programming process. The body here refers to a P-well formed within the deep N-Well. Furthermore, the read voltage offset is reduced greatly with this new memory configuration. These improved programming results will allow faster read speed and lower read voltage. This new structure also reduces current leakage from a memory array during programming.

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