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Memory device and method of operating the same

US11348647B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2020
Grant dateMay 31, 2022
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B43/35
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory device includes: a first string including a plurality of first memory cells, and a first select transistor connected between a first conductive line and the plurality of first memory cells; a second string including a plurality of second memory cells, and a second select transistor connected between the first conductive line and the plurality of second memory cells; a peripheral circuit configured to perform an erase operation of the first and second strings; and control logic. The control logic is configured to control the peripheral circuit to, during the erase operation, apply a first erase voltage to the first conductive line, float a first select line connected to the first select transistor after the first erase voltage is applied, and float a second select line connected to the second select transistor after the first select line is floated.

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