Flash memory programming using an indication bit to...

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2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Hoang, Huan (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular biasing

C365S185110, C365S185180

Reexamination Certificate

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11229664

ABSTRACT:
Non-volatile memory, such as Flash memory, is programmed by writing a window of information to memory. The programmed
on-programmed state of each memory cell may be dynamically determined for each window and stored as an indication bit. These techniques can provide for improved average power drain and a reduced maximum current per window during programming.

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