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Threshold detecting method and verify method of memory cells

US8559226B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2011
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/3468
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a threshold detecting method for detecting threshold values of nonvolatile semiconductor memory cells comprises applying a preset voltage to a word line connected to the memory cells, and performing bit-line sense at two different timings during discharging of one of a bit line connected to the memory cells and a node corresponding to the bit line, while a potential of the word line is kept constant.

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