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Method and apparatus for repairing memory device

US10395749B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2017
Grant dateAug 27, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2029/4402
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of repairing a memory device may include collecting fail information on fail cells in a multi-block memory, classifying the fail cells into first and second types, and repairing the fail cells in the multi-block memory using one or more of a global spare memory, a local spare memory, and a common spare memory, based on the fail information.

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