摘要:
A memory device includes a sense amplifier circuit, a tri-state buffer, a data latch circuit and a data line. The sense amplifier circuit senses and amplifies a current of a memory cell. The tri-state buffer receives an output of the sense amplifier circuit. The data latch circuit latches an output of the tri-state buffer. The data line connects the tri-state buffer and the data latch circuit. The memory device removes charge on the data line using a latch enable signal, which is applied to the tri-state buffer before a read operation.
摘要:
We describe a multi level flash memory device and program method. The multi level flash memory device includes a plurality of memory cells, each storing an amount of charge indicative of more than two possible states and control circuitry coupled to the memory cells. The control circuitry to applying a programming voltage alternating with a verification voltage to the memory cells until all are at a desired state and applying at least one additional programming voltage to the cells in a highest state without applying a verification voltage. The method includes applying at least one programming pulse to the cells, verifying that each cell has reached the desired state, selecting the cells that are programmed for a highest state, and applying at least one additional programming pulse to the selected cells without further verifying their state.
摘要:
A memory device in accordance with embodiments of the present invention includes a reference cell array and a plurality of banks. Each of the banks includes memory cells. A plurality of current copier circuits corresponds to the banks, respectively. Each of the current copier circuits copies a reference current flowing through a reference cell array to generate a reference voltage. A plurality of sense blocks correspond to the banks, respectively. Each of the sense blocks includes a plurality of sense amplifiers for sensing data from a corresponding bank in response to the reference voltage from the corresponding current copier circuit. Memory cell lay-out area is reduced, and sense speed is increased.
摘要:
A delay circuit is provided including first and second resistive elements electrically coupled in series having first and second resistance values. The first resistance value varies in proportion to temperature and the second resistance value varies in inverse proportion to temperature.
摘要:
A flash memory device includes a column selector, a voltage switch circuit, and a plurality of write drivers. The column selector selects one of bitlines of each group, and the voltage switch circuit selects a program voltage from a high voltage pump circuit or an external voltage from an external voltage pad. The write drivers are connected to input/output pads through corresponding data input buffers. For a test operation mode to measure a cell current, each of the write drivers transfers or cuts off a voltage, selected by the voltage switch circuit, to a selected bitline of a corresponding group in response to a data bit signal applied to a corresponding input/output pad. Thus, the write drivers are used to measure a cell current of a memory cell without extra path gates.
摘要:
A semiconductor memory is disclosed having lockable cells which can be programmed or erased to store the information of an erasure lock or an erasure unlock without disturbing data stored in memory cells. The memory includes a memory cell array formed of a plurality of blocks, the blocks formed of a plurality of memory cells which are coupled to a plurality of memory word lines and bit lines, a lockable cell array formed of a plurality of lockable cells which are coupled to a lockable bit line and a plurality of lockable word lines which are electrically isolated from the memory word lines, and a lockable decoding circuit to generate a plurality of decoding signals to select the lockable word lines independent upon a selection of the memory word lines.
摘要:
Disclosed is a charge pump circuit that operates responsive to a test or general operation mode. The charge pump circuit includes at least one charge pump part. A voltage level sensing block generates a level sensing signal by sensing an output voltage. An oscillator generates complementary pulse signals responsive to the level sensing signal. And a selecting circuit block generates a selected voltage that is one of a high voltage and a supply voltage to the at least one charge pump part, the high voltage having a level higher than the supply voltage.
摘要:
The invention disclosed herein is a non-volatile memory device. The non-volatile memory device comprises: a first transistor connected between a first voltage and a control node, and controlled by a second voltage; a second transistor connected between the first voltage and the control node, and controlled by a third voltage, and a word line driver for driving a word line in responsive to a voltage of the control node. The second voltage is set to a ground voltage during an erase operation. The third voltage is set to a power voltage during the erase operation.
摘要:
Methods of verifying a program state may be provided for a non-volatile memory device including a multi-bit memory cell transistor providing more than two different program states. More particularly, the multi-bit memory cell transistor may be programmed from a first program state to a second program state, and a reference memory cell corresponding to the second program state may be selected. After programming the multi-bit memory cell transistor to the second program state and after selecting the reference memory cell corresponding to the second program state, a current flowing through the multi-bit memory cell transistor programmed to the second memory state and a current flowing through the reference memory cell may be compared. Programming the multi-bit memory cell transistor to the second program state may then be verified responsive to comparing the currents flowing through the multi-bit memory cell and the reference memory cell.
摘要:
A memory device includes a sense amplifier circuit, a tri-state buffer, a data latch circuit and a data line. The sense amplifier circuit senses and amplifies a current of a memory cell. The tri-state buffer receives an output of the sense amplifier circuit. The data latch circuit latches an output of the tri-state buffer. The data line connects the tri-state buffer and the data latch circuit. The memory device removes charge on the data line using a latch enable signal, which is applied to the tri-state buffer before a read operation.