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Flash memory device and method of programming the same

US9082488B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2012
Grant dateJul 14, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/3459
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor memory device includes a memory block configured to include memory cells coupled to word lines and a peripheral circuit configured to perform a first program operation, a program verifying operation and a second program verifying operation for memory cells coupled to a word line selected from the word lines, and supply program allowable voltages having different levels to selected bit lines of program allowable cells located between program inhibition cells in the first program operation and the second program operation.

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