摘要:
There is provided a flash memory device capable of manipulating multi-bit and single-bit data. The flash memory device can include a memory cell array with a plurality of memory blocks. The flash memory device can also include a judgment circuit for storing multi-bit/single-bit information indicating whether each of the memory blocks is a multi-bit memory block or not, determining whether or not a memory block of an inputted block address is a multi-bit memory block according to the stored multi-bit/single-bit information and outputting an appropriate flag signal. A read/write circuit for selectively performing multi-bit and single-bit read/program operations of the memory block corresponding to the block address is also included, as well as control logic for controlling the read/write circuit such that the read/write circuit can perform multi-bit or single-bit read/program operations based on the flag signal. An error checking and correction (ECC) circuit including a multi-bit ECC unit and a single-bit ECC unit for checking and correcting an error in a data of the read/write circuit can also be included.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to a dual chip package that is connected to a host and includes a first memory chip and a second memory chip. Each of the first and second memory chips includes a flash memory; an option pad connected to either a first or second voltage; a register configured to store a flag signal indicating whether a memory chip is selected; a comparator circuit configured to compare a flag signal stored in the register with a logic value apparent at the option pad to generate a flash access signal. Each of the first and second memory chips also includes a memory controller unit configured to access the flash memory in response to the flash access signal, and an interrupt controller unit configured to provide an interrupt signal to the host in response to the flash access signal and a control signal provided from the host.
摘要:
An internal clock generator, system and method of generating the internal clock are disclosed. The method comprises detecting the level of an operating voltage within the system, comparing the level of the operating voltage to a target voltage level and generating a corresponding detection signal, and selecting between a normal clock and an alternate clock having a period longer than the period of the normal clock in relation to the detection signal and generating an internal clock on the basis of the selection.
摘要:
Provided are a test system and a related high voltage measurement method. The method includes applying an external voltage signal to one or more of a plurality of DUTs via the shared channel, comparing the external voltage signal with a high voltage signal internally generated by the one or more DUTs and generating a corresponding comparison result, and determining a voltage level for each respective high voltage signal in accordance with the comparison result.
摘要:
A memory device and method thereof are provided. The example memory device may include a first buffer receiving most significant bit (MSB) data and least significant bit (LSB) data to be stored within a memory cell, a second buffer loading stored LSB data stored from the memory cell and a data loader generating at least one load signal based upon logic levels of the received MSB data from the first buffer and the loaded LSB data from the memory cell, the at least one load signal controlling programming permissions for the memory cell. The example method may include receiving LSB data, storing the received LSB data within a memory cell, receiving MSB data, loading the LSB data from the programmed memory cell, generating at least one load signal based upon logic levels of the received MSB data and the loaded LSB data, the at least one load signal controlling programming permissions for the memory cell and storing the MSB data within the memory cell based on the at least one load signal.
摘要:
A flash memory device is disclosed and includes a memory cell array comprising memory cells arranged in rows and columns, a page buffer circuit having a single latch structure and configured to read data from a selected page in the memory cell array, and a controller controlling the page buffer circuit to detect memory cells having an improper voltage distribution causes by charge leakage within the selected page.
摘要:
In an embodiment, a method of driving a program operation in a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device is operable without discharging a bitline connected to a memory cell to be programmed between a program period and a verifying period. This remarkably improves programming speed and reduces current consumption.
摘要:
An erase voltage generation circuit providing a uniform erase execution time and a non-volatile semiconductor memory device having the same, in which the erase voltage generation circuit includes a high voltage generation unit, a voltage level detection unit, an execution time checking unit and a discharging unit. The high voltage generation unit generates an erase voltage. The voltage level detection unit detects the erase voltage and generates a level detection signal. The level detection signal is activated when the erase voltage reaches a target voltage. The execution time checking unit generates an execution end signal that is activated in response to the lapse of an erase execution time from the activation of the level detection signal. The discharging unit discharges the erase voltage as a discharge voltage. The high voltage generation unit is disabled in response to the activation of the execution end signal, and the discharging unit is enabled in response to the activation of the execution end signal.
摘要:
A row decoder preventing leakage current and a semiconductor memory device including the same are provided. The row decoder includes an address decoder and a selection signal generator. The address decoder decodes a predetermined address signal and activates an enable signal. The selection signal generator electrically connects a boosted voltage node to an output node to activate a block selection signal when the enable signal is activated and electrically breaks a path between the boosted voltage node and the output node and a path between the boosted voltage node and a ground voltage node when the enable signal is deactivated. The selection signal generator includes a feedback circuit, a switch, and a direct current (DC) path breaker. The feedback circuit is electrically connected to the output node to generate an output voltage that varies with a voltage level of the block selection signal. The switch transmits the output voltage of the feedback circuit to the output node. The DC path breaker turns on the switch when the enable signal is activated and turns off the switch when the enable signal is deactivated. Accordingly, when a supply voltage applied to the semiconductor memory device is low, a DC path is broken in the row decoder, thereby preventing the leakage current.
摘要:
Disclosed is a page buffer for a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device and a related method of operation. The page buffer includes a unidirectional driver between a loading latch unit used for storing a data bit in the page buffer and a bitline used to program a memory cell connected to the page buffer.