Voltage regulator in a non-volatile memory device

Static information storage and retrieval – Read/write circuit – Including reference or bias voltage generator

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C365S226000, C327S540000, C323S313000, C323S315000

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07372748

ABSTRACT:
System and method for controlling voltage in a non-volatile memory system is provided. The system includes a voltage regulator that monitors an output voltage (VDD) and a mirror voltage (Vmirror). When the voltage VDD is greater than the voltage Vmirror beyond a threshold value, a control signal turns off a control transistor, which prevents the voltage VDD to increase beyond a certain value. The method includes comparing an output voltage (VDD) with a mirror voltage (Vmirror); and generating a control signal to turn off a control transistor if the voltage VDD is greater than the voltage Vmirror.

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