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NOR flash memory devices in which a program verify operation is performed on selected memory cells and program verify methods associated therewith

US7480182B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2006
Grant dateJan 20, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2211/5621
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A program operation for a NOR flash memory device is verified by programming data in a memory cell, performing a dummy verify operation on the memory cell, and performing a program verify operation on the memory cell based on a result of the dummy verify operation.

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