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Flash memory device having increased over-erase correction efficiency and robustness against device variations

US7599228B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2004
Grant dateOct 6, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/3404
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory device is provided including circuitry for correcting an over-erased memory cell in the memory device. The memory device may include a substrate. A control gate and a floating gate may be formed over the substrate. The memory device may include a source region and a drain region. A first resistive element may be coupled between the source region and the control gate.

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