Dual-bit 3-T high density MTPROM array
US9659604B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C2211/4013
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-time programmable memory (MTPM) memory cell and method of operating. Each MTPM bit cell including a first FET transistor and a second FET transistor having a first common connection, and said second FET transistor and a third FET transistor having a second common connection, said first and second connected FET transistors programmable to store a first bit value, and said second FET and said third connected FET transistors programmable to store a second bit value, wherein said first FET transistor exhibits a low threshold voltage value (LVT), said second FET transistor exhibits an elevated threshold voltage value HVT and said third FET transistor exhibits a threshold value LVT lower than HVT. The MTPM cell enables two bits of information to be stored as default bit values like an electrical fuse. To store opposite bit values, the LVT transistors are programmed such that their threshold voltage is higher than that of HVT.
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