摘要:
Non-volatile memory circuits according to the present invention provide a reference memory having multiple reference cells that is shared among a group of sense amplifiers through an interconnect conductor line. The higher number of reference cells for each reference memory generates a greater amount of electrical current for charging multiple source lines. The multiple source lines are coupled to the interconnect conductor bar for capacitance matching with a source line coupled to a memory cell in a main memory array. After a silicon wafer out, measurements to the capacitance produced by the source line in the main memory array and the capacitance produced by the source line in the reference array are taken for an optional trimming. A further calibration in capacitance matching is achieved by trimming one of the source lines that is coupled to the interconnect conductor bar and the reference memory, either by cutting a portion of the source line or adding a portion to the source line.
摘要:
Non-volatile memory circuits according to the present invention provide a reference memory having multiple reference cells that are shared among a group of sense amplifiers through an interconnect conductor line. The higher number of reference cells for each reference memory generates a greater amount of electrical current for charging multiple source lines. The multiple source lines are coupled to the interconnect conductor bar for capacitance matching with a source line coupled to a memory cell in a main memory array. After a silicon wafer out, measurements to the capacitance produced by the source line in the main memory array and the capacitance produced by the source line in the reference array are taken for an optional trimming. A further calibration in capacitance matching is achieved by trimming one of the source lines that is coupled to the interconnect conductor bar and the reference memory, either by cutting a portion of the source line or adding a portion to the source line.
摘要:
A memory device is disclosed that includes a plurality of word lines and a plurality of memory cells operating in one of a plurality of modes and coupled to at least one of the word lines. The memory device also includes a plurality of reference lines and reference cells. Each reference cell corresponds to one of the operating modes, supplies a reference current for the corresponding mode, and is coupled to at least one of the reference lines. A reference cell current from a reference cell can also be compared to a target range and, if outside the target range, the voltage level on a corresponding referece line can be adjusted accordingly such that the reference current falls within the target range (i.e., reference current trimming).
摘要:
A dual bit flash device comprising a core cell array, each cell of the core cell array is configured to store two bits of data, and a single reference array, each cell of the single reference array comprising a first bit programmed to a low threshold voltage and a second bit programmed to a high threshold voltage.
摘要:
A dual bit flash device comprising a core cell array, each cell of the core cell array is configured to store two bits of data, and a single reference array, each cell of the single reference array comprising a first bit programmed to a low threshold voltage and a second bit programmed to a high threshold voltage.
摘要:
A memory device is disclosed that includes a plurality of word lines and a plurality of memory cells operating in one of a plurality of modes and coupled to at least one of the word lines. The memory device also includes a plurality of reference lines and reference cells. Each reference cell corresponds to one of the operating modes, supplies a reference current for the corresponding mode, and is coupled to at least one of the reference lines. A reference cell current from a reference cell can also be compared to a target range and, if outside the target range, the voltage level on a corresponding reference line can be adjusted accordingly such that the reference current falls within the target range (i.e., reference current trimming).
摘要:
Some embodiments of the present invention provide a memory device including a first memory array having a first word line and a comparator circuit having a first terminal coupled to a reference voltage and a second terminal coupled to a first switch selectively coupling the first word line to a power source or the second terminal. In an embodiment, the reference voltage is selected for identifying a leakage condition associated with the first word line. In another embodiment, the first switch is configured to couple the first word line to the power source for a first predetermined period of time to allow charging of the first word line. In another embodiment, the first switch is configured to couple the first word line to the second terminal of the comparator for at least a second predetermined period of time.
摘要:
A memory cell array, such as an EEPROM flash memory array, includes a current limiting circuit that limits a sum of leakage currents from nonselected memory cells during operation of the array, such as during a programming operation.
摘要:
Methods and apparatuses are disclosed in which a repair instruction, such as from a tester, causes an integrated circuit undergoing testing to substitute defective locations of a first set of memory cells in the integrated circuit with a second set of memory cells in the integrated circuit, despite the repair instruction omitting the defective locations of the first set of memory cells of the integrated circuit.
摘要:
A semiconductor device, including a memory cell having a control gate, a source and drain; and a current limiting circuit coupled to the source. The current limiting circuit may be configured to limit a current between the drain and source to not exceed a predetermined value; the current being generated in response to application of first and second voltages to the control gate and drain, respectively. The current limiting circuit may include a transistor comprising a first terminal, a second terminal, and a third terminal, wherein the first terminal may include a source of the transistor, the third terminal may include a drain of the transistor, and the second terminal may include a gate of the transistor, and wherein a stable bias may be applied to the second terminal of the transistor.