Programming flash memory using distributed learning methods

Details Programming flash memory using distributed learning methods Programming flash memory using distributed learning methods

1996-12-06

1997-12-23

Nelms, David C.

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Multiple values

36518529, 365 45, 36518518, G11C 2700

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057012660

ABSTRACT:
In a memory device including an array of memory cells, each memory cell having more than two possible states, a method for programming a memory cell to a desired state. The method comprises a control engine programming a subset of the array of memory cells. Characterization information is determined from the step of programming the subset, wherein the characterization information indicates programming characteristics of a representative memory cell of the array of memory cells. The control engine then uses the characterization information to directly program the memory cell to approximately the desired state without performing a program verify operation.

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