Static information storage and retrieval – Floating gate – Particular connection
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-30
2007-01-30
Zarabian, Amir (Department: 2827)
Static information storage and retrieval
Floating gate
Particular connection
C365S185030, C365S185230, C365S185260, C365S185270
Reexamination Certificate
active
10973176
ABSTRACT:
A string of memory cells with a charge trapping structure is read, by selecting part of a memory cell selected by a word line. Part of the memory cell is selected by turning on one of the pass transistors on either side of the string of memory cells. The charge storage state of the selected part is determined by measuring current in a bit line tied to both pass transistors.
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Haynes Beffel & Wolfeld LLP
Macronix International Co. Ltd.
Pham Ly Duy
Suzue Kenta
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