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Flash memory device having reduced program time and related programming method

US7486570B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2005
Grant dateFeb 3, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2026

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

Abstract

Disclosed is a program method for a flash memory device which includes; storing data in a buffer memory and generating a high voltage as a word line voltage. When transmission of data to the buffer memory is complete, the program method simultaneously transfers data in the buffer memory to a page buffer circuit, and programs data in the page buffer circuit in a memory cell array according to the word line voltage.

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