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Method of programming and verifying memory device and related memory device

US10943665B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 2, 2019
Grant dateMar 9, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2211/5621
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

When programming and verifying a memory device which includes a plurality of memory cells and a plurality of word lines, a first coarse programming is first performed on a first memory cell among the plurality of memory cells which is controlled by a first word line among the plurality of word lines, and then a second coarse programming is performed on a second memory cell among the plurality of memory cells which is controlled by a second word line among the plurality of word lines. Next, a first coarse verify current is used for determining whether the first memory cell passes a coarse verification and a second coarse verify current is used for determining whether the second memory cell passes a second coarse verification, wherein the second coarse verify current is smaller than the first coarse verify current.

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