Excavating
Patent
1979-07-02
1981-11-17
Atkinson, Charles E.
Excavating
365185, 324211, G01R 3128
Patent
active
043015352
ABSTRACT:
A programmable read only memory (PROM) integrated circuit is constructed with two new operating modes: a bit-check mode and a deprogramming mode. In the bit-check mode, circuitry is provided to readily determine the apparent threshold voltage of each programmable transistor within the PROM. In the deprogrammable mode, circuitry is provided to simultaneously subject all programmable transistors within the PROM to a deprogramming stress. The bit-check mode provides a rapid programming method, and the bit-check mode and deprogramming mode are utilized in conjunction with each other to provide a rapid and thorough testing method.
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Hampton John K.
McKenny Vernon G.
Atkinson Charles E.
Mostek Corporation
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