Method and apparatus for pre-conditioning flash memory devices
US6233178A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C16/16
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Pre-conditioning method and apparatus for mitigating erase-induced stress within flash memory devices are disclosed. The pre-condition method includes subjecting flash memory cell to a short write process to at least partially discharge the cells. The pre-condition process is applied to an entire sector at one time, and is performed immediately prior to erasing (charging) the cells within the sector.
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