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Method and apparatus for reducing read disturb in memory

US8625343B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2010
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/3418
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various aspects of a NAND memory include a control circuit that applies a read bias arrangement to a plurality of word lines to read a selected data value stored on a plurality of memory cells by measuring current flowing between the first end and the second end of the series of memory cells. The read bias arrangement is applied to word lines of the plurality of word lines applies only word line voltages less than a second maximum of a second threshold voltage distribution.

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