Reduction of quick charge loss effect in a memory device
US8213233B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C2211/5621
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods for reducing quick charge loss effects, methods for programming, memory devices, memory devices, and memory systems are disclosed. In one such method, a programming pulse is applied to the word line to increase the threshold voltage of the memory cells being programmed. A negative voltage pulse is applied to the word line after the programming pulse to force any electrons trapped in the tunnel oxide of memory cells being programmed back into the tunnel region. After the negative pulse, a program verify operation is performed.
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