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Flash memory devices and methods for programming the same

US7184308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 2004
Grant dateFeb 27, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2216/14
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A flash memory device having a memory cell string is programmed. The flash memory device includes a plurality of memory cells. During a programming cycle, application of a program voltage to a channel region of the plurality of memory cells is delaying until after a gate of each of the memory cells of the plurality of memory cells that is to be programmed has reached a programming voltage Vpgm.

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