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Method for operating nonvolatitle memory array

US7852673B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2009
Grant dateDec 14, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/69
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for programming a mixed nonvolatile memory array having a plurality of mixed memory cells, wherein each mixed memory cell includes a depletion mode memory cell and an enhanced mode memory cell. The method comprises steps of programming the enhanced mode memory cell in a way of channel hot carrier and programming the depletion mode memory cell in a way of band-to-band tunneling hot carrier.

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