Static information storage and retrieval – Floating gate – Particular biasing
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-25
2006-07-25
Nguyen, Tuan T. (Department: 2824)
Static information storage and retrieval
Floating gate
Particular biasing
C365S185290, C365S185280, C365S185180, C711S104000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07082060
ABSTRACT:
A method of erasing a memory cell includes the step of erasing a memory cell. The current in the memory cell is measured. If the measured memory cell current approximately exceeds a predetermined level, the memory cell is soft programmed so if the memory cell is not overerased, the memory cell is undisturbed. The memory cell is soft programmed until the measured memory cell current is less than or equal to the predetermined level.
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Le Toan
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
Nguyen Tuan T.
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