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Location dependent sense time offset parameter for improvement to the threshold voltage distribution margin in non-volatile memory structures

US12027218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2021
Grant dateJul 2, 2024
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B43/27
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for performing a program verify operation with respect to a target memory cell in a memory structure of a non-volatile memory system is provided. The method may include the step of determining a location of the target memory cell within the structure and, based upon the determined location of the target cell and with respect to each programmable memory state: (1) applying a first sense signal at a first point in time, and (2) applying a second sense signal at a second point in time. A time interval between the first and the second points in time is equal to a predetermined optimal time period plus or minus an offset parameter time value.

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