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Flash memory programming using an indication bit to interpret state

US7295475B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2005
Grant dateNov 13, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Non-volatile memory, such as Flash memory, is programmed by writing a window of information to memory. The programmed/non-programmed state of each memory cell may be dynamically determined for each window and stored as an indication bit. These techniques can provide for improved average power drain and a reduced maximum current per window during programming.

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