Reading array cell with matched reference cell

Details Reading array cell with matched reference cell Reading array cell with matched reference cell

2005-10-11

2005-10-11

Le, Vu A. (Department: 2824)

Static information storage and retrieval

Read/write circuit

Differential sensing

C365S185030

Reexamination Certificate

active

06954393

ABSTRACT:
A method for reading a bit of a memory cell in a non-volatile memory (NVM) cell array, the method comprising providing a memory cell comprising a bit to be read and at least one other bit not to be read, and reading the bit to be read with respect to a multi-bit reference cell, the reference cell comprising a first bit at a first non-ground programmed state and a second bit at a second non-ground programmed state. Compared with the prior art, the present invention may enable achieving the same sensing accuracy with improved read disturb immunity.

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