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Memory storage technique for a bi-directionally programmable memory device

US7577028B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2007
Grant dateAug 18, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 29, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C13/0004
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory device includes a memory array with a programming region to store data. The programming region includes a plurality of memory cells and has an associated flag bit. Logic is coupled to the memory array. The logic is to compare data stored in the programming region to a desired programmed value, and to determine a number of changing bits. The logic may further set or clear the associated flag bit, depending on the number of changing bits.

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