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Adaptively programming or erasing flash memory blocks

US8724388B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2012
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/5628
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments described herein generally relate to programming and erasing a FLASH memory. In an embodiment, a method of programming or erasing the contents of a block of a FLASH memory includes determining a voltage of a pulse based on an age of the block and outputting the pulse to at least a portion of the block. The pulse is used to program or erase the block.

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