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Semiconductor memory device

US8724391B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2012
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/28
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes first and second select transistors, memory cells, a driver circuit, first transfer transistors, and a detection circuit. The memory cells are stacked above a semiconductor substrate. The driver circuit outputs a first voltage. The first transfer transistors transfer the first voltage to associated word lines and select gate lines. In data erase, the detection circuit detects a second voltage applied to bit lines and/or a source line and generates a flag in accordance with the detection result. The driver circuit changes the value of the first voltage in response to the flag to cut off the first transfer transistors.

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