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Nonvolatile memory devices and operating methods thereof

US8923060B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2012
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B43/35
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to example embodiments of inventive concepts, a nonvolatile memory device includes a memory cell array including a plurality of memory cells; a word line driver configured to at least one of select and unselect a plurality of word lines connected with the plurality of memory cells, respectively, and to supply voltages to the plurality of word lines; and a read/write circuit configured to apply bias voltages to a plurality of bit lines connected with the plurality of memory cells. The read/write circuit may be configured to adjust levels of the bias voltages applied to the plurality of bit lines according to location of a selected word line among the plurality of word lines.

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