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Flash memory device and program method thereof

US7672170B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2007
Grant dateMar 2, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/3454
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for programming a flash memory device with a plurality of memory cells. A selected memory cell is programmed under a condition where a bulk area is biased with a high voltage. A program pass/fail of the memory cell is verified with the high voltage applied to the bulk area.

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