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Page buffer of non-volatile memory device and programming method of non-volatile memory device

US8189383B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2011
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2216/14
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Multi-level cell programming methods are provided. A method includes providing a page buffer including first and second registers connected to first and second memory cell blocks, respectively. A least significant bit (LSB) program of each memory cell is completed. Most significant bit (MSB) data is set in a first node of the first register. An MSB program is performed. When the MSB program is performed at a first verify voltage, first data at a first voltage level is set in the first node. When the MSB program is performed at a second verify voltage, second data at a second voltage level, opposite to the first voltage level, is set in the first node. When the MSB program is performed at a third verify voltage, the first data is set in the first node. The MSB program is repeated according to the first node data.

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