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Memory cell and array structure of non-volatile memory and associated control method

US12400716B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2023
Grant dateAug 26, 2025
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2013/0042
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory cell is connected to a source line, a bit line, a word line, an assist gate line and an erase line. When a program action is performed, a weak programming procedure is first performed on the memory cell, and then a strong programming procedure is performed on the memory cell. When the weak programming procedure is performed, an on voltage is provided to the word line, a first program voltage is provided to the source line, a ground voltage is provided to the bit line, a first assist gate voltage is provided to the assist gate line, and a first erase line voltage is provided to the erase line. When the strong programming procedure is performed, a lower program voltage and a higher assist gate voltage are provided to the memory cell.

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