17983115. SEMICONDUCTOR APPARATUS WITH PROGRAM OPERATION CONTROL simplified abstract (SK hynix Inc.)
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SEMICONDUCTOR APPARATUS WITH PROGRAM OPERATION CONTROL
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Hyung Jin Choi of Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Gwi Han Ko of Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)
Chan Hui Jeong of Icheon-si Gyeonggi-do (KR)
SEMICONDUCTOR APPARATUS WITH PROGRAM OPERATION CONTROL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17983115 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR APPARATUS WITH PROGRAM OPERATION CONTROL
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a semiconductor apparatus that includes a memory cell array and a control circuit. The control circuit is designed to perform a program operation on specific cells within the memory cell array, using a series of loops.
- The control circuit applies a bit line voltage to the bit lines during the program operation.
- The bit line voltage has a predetermined level in loops where a pass voltage with a lower level is applied.
- In loops where a pass voltage with a higher level is applied, the control circuit applies a bit line voltage that is higher than the predetermined level.
Potential applications of this technology:
- Memory devices: This semiconductor apparatus can be used in various memory devices, such as flash memory or non-volatile memory, to improve the efficiency and accuracy of program operations.
Problems solved by this technology:
- Efficient programming: By applying different bit line voltages based on the pass voltage level, the control circuit ensures efficient programming of the target cells in the memory cell array.
Benefits of this technology:
- Improved performance: The use of different bit line voltages based on the pass voltage level allows for more precise and efficient program operations, leading to improved overall performance of the semiconductor apparatus.
- Enhanced reliability: By applying the appropriate bit line voltage, the control circuit ensures that the target cells are programmed accurately, reducing the risk of errors or data corruption.
Original Abstract Submitted
A semiconductor apparatus includes a memory cell array and a control circuit. The control circuit is configured to perform a program operation on target cells within the memory cell array, the program operation including a plurality of loops. The control circuit may be configured to apply a bit line voltage having a predetermined level to bit lines in loops in which a pass voltage having a first level is applied among the plurality of loops, and configured to apply the bit line voltage having a higher level than the predetermined level to the bit lines in loops in which the pass voltage having a second level higher than the first level is applied among the plurality of loops.
