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Method and system for programming and inhibiting multi-level, non-volatile memory cells

US6944068B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2004
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/3486
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-level non-volatile memory cell programming/lockout method and system are provided. The programming/lockout method and system advantageously prevent memory cells that charge faster than other memory cells from being over-programmed.

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