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Multi-program of memory cells without intervening erase operations

US11961565B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2022
Grant dateApr 16, 2024
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/0483
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory device includes an array of memory cells configured as single-level cell memory and control logic operatively coupled with the array of memory cells. The control logic is to perform operations including: causing first data to be programmed to a plurality of memory cells of the array of memory cells, the first data including a first erase distribution programmed below an erase threshold voltage (Vt) level and a first voltage distribution programmed relative to a first Vt level; and causing, without erasing the plurality of memory cells, second data to be programmed to the plurality of memory cells, the second data including a second erase distribution programmed relative to the first Vt level and a second voltage distribution programmed relative to a second Vt level.

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