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Nonvolatile memory devices, channel boosting methods thereof, programming methods thereof, and memory systems including the same

US8654587B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2013
Grant dateFeb 18, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA62B18/006
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Non-volatile memory device channel boosting methods in which at least two strings are connected to one bit line, the channel boosting methods including applying an initial channel voltage to channels of strings in a selected memory block, floating inhibit strings each having an un-programmed cell among the strings, and boosting channels of the floated inhibit strings.

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