Apparatus and method of memory programming
US8279668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C2216/14
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A memory programming apparatuses and/or methods are provided. The memory programming apparatus may include a data storage unit, a first counting unit, an index storage unit and/or a programming unit. The data storage unit may be configured to store a data page. The first counting unit may be configured to generate index information by counting a number of cells included in at least one reference threshold voltage state based on the data page. The index storage unit may be configured to store, the generated index information. The programming unit may be configured to store the data page in the data storage unit and store the generated index information in the index storage unit. The first counting unit may send the generated index information to the programming unit. The memory programming apparatus can monitor distribution states of threshold voltages in memory cells.
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