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Erase operation control sequencing apparatus, systems, and methods

US7778086B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 25, 2007
Grant dateAug 17, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/14
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to receive an external erase command at a control circuit coupled to an erasable memory array located on a substrate. A global select gate voltage may thereafter be enabled for application to wordline transistors coupled to the erasable memory array after a voltage applied to the substrate has reached a preselected initiation voltage level between about zero volts and an ultimate erase voltage.

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