Non-volatile multilevel memory cells with data read of reference cells
    1.
    发明授权
    Non-volatile multilevel memory cells with data read of reference cells 有权
    具有参考单元数据读取的非易失性多电平存储单元

    公开(公告)号:US07577036B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-18

    申请号:US11799658

    申请日:2007-05-02

    IPC分类号: G11C16/06

    摘要: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, devices, modules, and systems for non-volatile multilevel memory cell data retrieval with data read of reference cells. One method includes programming at least one data cell of a number of data cells coupled to a selected word line to a target data threshold voltage (Vt) level corresponding to a target state; programming at least one reference cell of a number of reference cells coupled to the selected word line to a target reference Vt level, the number of reference cells interleaved with the number of data cells; determining a reference state based on a data read of the at least one reference cell; and changing a state read from the at least one data cell based on a change of the at least one reference cell.

    摘要翻译: 本公开的实施例提供用于参考单元的数据读取的用于非易失性多级存储器单元数据检索的方法,设备,模块和系统。 一种方法包括将耦合到所选字线的多个数据单元的至少一个数据单元编程为对应于目标状态的目标数据阈值电压(Vt)电平; 将耦合到所选字线的多个参考单元的至少一个参考单元编程为目标参考Vt电平,与数据单元数量交织的参考单元的数量; 基于所述至少一个参考单元的数据读取确定参考状态; 以及基于所述至少一个参考单元的改变来改变从所述至少一个数据单元读取的状态。

    Non-volatile multilevel memory cells with data read of reference cells
    2.
    发明申请
    Non-volatile multilevel memory cells with data read of reference cells 有权
    具有参考单元数据读取的非易失性多电平存储单元

    公开(公告)号:US20080273384A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-06

    申请号:US11799658

    申请日:2007-05-02

    IPC分类号: G11C11/34

    摘要: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, devices, modules, and systems for non-volatile multilevel memory cell data retrieval with data read of reference cells. One method includes programming at least one data cell of a number of data cells coupled to a selected word line to a target data threshold voltage (Vt) level corresponding to a target state; programming at least one reference cell of a number of reference cells coupled to the selected word line to a target reference Vt level, the number of reference cells interleaved with the number of data cells; determining a reference state based on a data read of the at least one reference cell; and changing a state read from the at least one data cell based on a change of the at least one reference cell.

    摘要翻译: 本公开的实施例提供用于参考单元的数据读取的用于非易失性多级存储器单元数据检索的方法,设备,模块和系统。 一种方法包括将耦合到所选字线的多个数据单元的至少一个数据单元编程为对应于目标状态的目标数据阈值电压(Vt)电平; 将耦合到所选字线的多个参考单元的至少一个参考单元编程为目标参考Vt电平,与数据单元数量交织的参考单元的数量; 基于所述至少一个参考单元的数据读取确定参考状态; 以及基于所述至少一个参考单元的改变来改变从所述至少一个数据单元读取的状态。

    Non-volatile multilevel memory cells with data read of reference cells
    3.
    发明授权
    Non-volatile multilevel memory cells with data read of reference cells 有权
    具有参考单元数据读取的非易失性多电平存储单元

    公开(公告)号:US08243513B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-14

    申请号:US13007971

    申请日:2011-01-17

    IPC分类号: G11C16/04

    摘要: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, devices, modules, and systems for non-volatile multilevel memory cell data retrieval with data read of reference cells. One method includes programming at least one data cell of a number of data cells coupled to a selected word line to a target data threshold voltage (Vt) level corresponding to a target state; programming at least one reference cell of a number of reference cells coupled to the selected word line to a target reference Vt level, the number of reference cells interleaved with the number of data cells; determining a reference state based on a data read of the at least one reference cell; and changing a state read from the at least one data cell based on a change of the at least one reference cell.

    摘要翻译: 本公开的实施例提供用于参考单元的数据读取的用于非易失性多级存储器单元数据检索的方法,设备,模块和系统。 一种方法包括将耦合到所选字线的多个数据单元的至少一个数据单元编程为对应于目标状态的目标数据阈值电压(Vt)电平; 将耦合到所选字线的多个参考单元的至少一个参考单元编程为目标参考Vt电平,与数据单元数量交织的参考单元的数量; 基于所述至少一个参考单元的数据读取确定参考状态; 以及基于所述至少一个参考单元的改变来改变从所述至少一个数据单元读取的状态。

    NON-VOLATILE MULTILEVEL MEMORY CELLS WITH DATA READ OF REFERENCE CELLS
    4.
    发明申请
    NON-VOLATILE MULTILEVEL MEMORY CELLS WITH DATA READ OF REFERENCE CELLS 有权
    具有参考细胞数据读数的非易失性多层记忆细胞

    公开(公告)号:US20110110152A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-12

    申请号:US13007971

    申请日:2011-01-17

    IPC分类号: G11C16/28

    摘要: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, devices, modules, and systems for non-volatile multilevel memory cell data retrieval with data read of reference cells. One method includes programming at least one data cell of a number of data cells coupled to a selected word line to a target data threshold voltage (Vt) level corresponding to a target state; programming at least one reference cell of a number of reference cells coupled to the selected word line to a target reference Vt level, the number of reference cells interleaved with the number of data cells; determining a reference state based on a data read of the at least one reference cell; and changing a state read from the at least one data cell based on a change of the at least one reference cell.

    摘要翻译: 本公开的实施例提供用于参考单元的数据读取的用于非易失性多级存储器单元数据检索的方法,设备,模块和系统。 一种方法包括将耦合到所选字线的多个数据单元的至少一个数据单元编程为对应于目标状态的目标数据阈值电压(Vt)电平; 将耦合到所选字线的多个参考单元的至少一个参考单元编程为目标参考Vt电平,与数据单元数量交织的参考单元的数量; 基于所述至少一个参考单元的数据读取确定参考状态; 以及基于所述至少一个参考单元的改变来改变从所述至少一个数据单元读取的状态。

    Expanded programming window for non-volatile multilevel memory cells
    5.
    发明申请
    Expanded programming window for non-volatile multilevel memory cells 有权
    用于非易失性多级存储器单元的扩展编程窗口

    公开(公告)号:US20080273395A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-06

    申请号:US11799657

    申请日:2007-05-02

    IPC分类号: G11C11/34

    摘要: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, devices, modules, and systems for utilizing an expanded programming window for non-volatile multilevel memory cells. One method includes associating a different logical state with each of a number of different threshold voltage (Vt) distributions. In various embodiments, at least two Vt distributions include negative Vt levels. The method includes applying a read voltage to a word line of a selected cell while applying a pass voltage to word lines of unselected cells, applying a boost voltage to a source line coupled to the selected cell, applying a voltage greater than the boost voltage to a bit line of the selected cell, and sensing a current variation of the bit line in response to the selected cell changing from a non-conducting state to a conducting state.

    摘要翻译: 本公开的实施例提供了用于利用用于非易失性多层存储器单元的扩展编程窗口的方法,设备,模块和系统。 一种方法包括将不同的逻辑状态与多个不同的阈值电压(Vt)分布中的每一个相关联。 在各种实施例中,至少两个Vt分布包括负Vt电平。 该方法包括将读取电压施加到所选择的单元的字线,同时向未选择的单元的字线施加通过电压,向耦合到所选择的单元的源极线施加升压电压,将大于升压电压的电压施加到 所选择的单元的位线,并且响应于所选择的单元从非导通状态改变到导通状态来感测位线的当前变化。

    EXPANDED PROGRAMMING WINDOW FOR NON-VOLATILE MULTILEVEL MEMORY CELLS
    7.
    发明申请
    EXPANDED PROGRAMMING WINDOW FOR NON-VOLATILE MULTILEVEL MEMORY CELLS 有权
    用于非易失性多层记忆体的扩展编程窗口

    公开(公告)号:US20110090735A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-21

    申请号:US12971587

    申请日:2010-12-17

    IPC分类号: G11C16/04

    摘要: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, devices, modules, and systems for utilizing an expanded programming window for non-volatile multilevel memory cells. One method includes associating a different logical state with each of a number of different threshold voltage (Vt) distributions. In various embodiments, at least two Vt distributions include negative Vt levels. The method includes applying a read voltage to a word line of a selected cell while applying a pass voltage to word lines of unselected cells, applying a boost voltage to a source line coupled to the selected cell, applying a voltage greater than the boost voltage to a bit line of the selected cell, and sensing a current variation of the bit line in response to the selected cell changing from a non-conducting state to a conducting state.

    摘要翻译: 本公开的实施例提供了用于利用用于非易失性多层存储器单元的扩展编程窗口的方法,设备,模块和系统。 一种方法包括将不同的逻辑状态与多个不同的阈值电压(Vt)分布中的每一个相关联。 在各种实施例中,至少两个Vt分布包括负Vt电平。 该方法包括将读取电压施加到所选择的单元的字线,同时向未选择的单元的字线施加通过电压,向耦合到所选择的单元的源极线施加升压电压,将大于升压电压的电压施加到 所选择的单元的位线,并且响应于所选择的单元从非导通状态改变到导通状态来感测位线的当前变化。

    Expanded programming window for non-volatile multilevel memory cells
    8.
    发明授权
    Expanded programming window for non-volatile multilevel memory cells 有权
    用于非易失性多级存储器单元的扩展编程窗口

    公开(公告)号:US07864584B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-01-04

    申请号:US11799657

    申请日:2007-05-02

    IPC分类号: G11C16/26

    摘要: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, devices, modules, and systems for utilizing an expanded programming window for non-volatile multilevel memory cells. One method includes associating a different logical state with each of a number of different threshold voltage (Vt) distributions. In various embodiments, at least two Vt distributions include negative Vt levels. The method includes applying a read voltage to a word line of a selected cell while applying a pass voltage to word lines of unselected cells, applying a boost voltage to a source line coupled to the selected cell, applying a voltage greater than the boost voltage to a bit line of the selected cell, and sensing a current variation of the bit line in response to the selected cell changing from a non-conducting state to a conducting state.

    摘要翻译: 本公开的实施例提供了用于利用用于非易失性多层存储器单元的扩展编程窗口的方法,设备,模块和系统。 一种方法包括将不同的逻辑状态与多个不同的阈值电压(Vt)分布中的每一个相关联。 在各种实施例中,至少两个Vt分布包括负Vt电平。 该方法包括将读取电压施加到所选择的单元的字线,同时向未选择的单元的字线施加通过电压,向耦合到所选择的单元的源极线施加升压电压,将大于升压电压的电压施加到 所选择的单元的位线,并且响应于所选择的单元从非导通状态改变到导通状态来感测位线的当前变化。

    NON-VOLATILE MULTILEVEL MEMORY CELLS WITH DATA READ OF REFERENCE CELLS
    9.
    发明申请
    NON-VOLATILE MULTILEVEL MEMORY CELLS WITH DATA READ OF REFERENCE CELLS 有权
    具有参考细胞数据读数的非易失性多层记忆细胞

    公开(公告)号:US20090273975A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-05

    申请号:US12504292

    申请日:2009-07-16

    IPC分类号: G11C16/04 G11C16/06

    摘要: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods, devices, modules, and systems for non-volatile multilevel memory cell data retrieval with data read of reference cells. One method includes programming at least one data cell of a number of data cells coupled to a selected word line to a target data threshold voltage (Vt) level corresponding to a target state; programming at least one reference cell of a number of reference cells coupled to the selected word line to a target reference Vt level, the number of reference cells interleaved with the number of data cells; determining a reference state based on a data read of the at least one reference cell; and changing a state read from the at least one data cell based on a change of the at least one reference cell.

    摘要翻译: 本公开的实施例提供用于参考单元的数据读取的用于非易失性多级存储器单元数据检索的方法,设备,模块和系统。 一种方法包括将耦合到所选字线的多个数据单元的至少一个数据单元编程为对应于目标状态的目标数据阈值电压(Vt)电平; 将耦合到所选字线的多个参考单元的至少一个参考单元编程为目标参考Vt电平,与数据单元数量交织的参考单元的数量; 基于所述至少一个参考单元的数据读取确定参考状态; 以及基于所述至少一个参考单元的改变来改变从所述至少一个数据单元读取的状态。

    Methods of erase verification for a flash memory device
    10.
    发明授权
    Methods of erase verification for a flash memory device 有权
    闪存设备的擦除验证方法

    公开(公告)号:US08169832B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-05-01

    申请号:US12909414

    申请日:2010-10-21

    IPC分类号: G11C11/34

    摘要: Methods and apparatus are disclosed, such as those involving a flash memory device that includes a memory block. The memory block includes a plurality of data lines extending substantially parallel to one another, and a plurality of memory cells. One such method includes erasing the memory cells; and performing erase verification on the memory cells. The erase verification includes determining one memory cell by one memory cell whether the individual memory cells coupled to one of the data lines have been erased. The method can also include performing a re-erase operation that selectively re-erases unerased memory cells based at least partly on the result of the erase verification.

    摘要翻译: 公开了诸如涉及包括存储器块的闪速存储器件的方法和装置。 存储块包括基本上彼此平行延伸的多条数据线,以及多个存储单元。 一种这样的方法包括擦除存储器单元; 并对存储器单元执行擦除验证。 擦除验证包括由一个存储器单元确定耦合到数据线之一中的各个存储器单元是否已经被擦除的一个存储器单元。 该方法还可以包括执行至少部分地基于擦除验证的结果来选择性地重新擦除未故障存储器单元的重擦除操作。