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Flash memory apparatus and data reading method thereof

US9136008B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 2014
Grant dateSep 15, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/30
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A flash memory apparatus and a data reading method thereof are provided. A boost voltage greater than a pre-charge voltage is provided to a gate of a source discharge transistor when a data reading operation is performed on a memory unit, so as to enhance discharge capability of the source discharge transistor.

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