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Split-gate, twin-bit non-volatile memory cell

US9972632B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2017
Grant dateMay 15, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/035
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory device that includes a substrate of semiconductor material of a first conductivity type, first and second regions spaced apart in the substrate and having a second conductivity type different than the first conductivity type, with a continuous channel region in the substrate extending between the first and second regions. A first floating gate is disposed over and insulated from a first portion of the channel region adjacent to the first region. A second floating gate is disposed over and insulated from a second portion of the channel region adjacent to the second region. A word line gate is disposed over and insulated from a third portion of the channel region between the first and second channel region portions. A first erase gate disposed over and insulated from the first region. A second erase gate disposed is over and insulated from the second region.

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