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Write protect input implementation for a simultaneous operation flash memory device

US6331950A · kind A · utility

71Cited by
15References
12Claims
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Filing dateOct 19, 1999
Grant dateDec 18, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/30
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An input circuit for a flash memory device is disclosed. The input circuit includes an input for receiving a voltage signal from an external source representing a digital logic signal. The input circuit further includes a pull up circuit which is coupled with the input and pulls the input to a high logic level when the input is not connected to any external source.

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