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Method and apparatus for programming flash memory

US7663925B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2006
Grant dateFeb 16, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/04
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus that provides the ability to control programming pulses having different widths and/or voltages in a flash memory device. The widths and/or voltage levels of programming pulses are set to achieve programming of all memory cells of an array using a minimum number of programming pulses.

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