18196268. MEMORY ARRAY SEASONING simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)
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MEMORY ARRAY SEASONING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Andrea Martinelli of Bergamo (BG) (IT)
Claudia Palattella of Cologno Monzese (MI) (IT)
Christophe Vincent Antoine Laurent of Agrate Brianza (MB) (IT)
Ferdinando Bedeschi of Biassono (MB) (IT)
Efrem Bolandrina of Fiorano al Serio (IT)
MEMORY ARRAY SEASONING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18196268 titled 'MEMORY ARRAY SEASONING
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes methods, systems, and devices for memory array seasoning. This involves performing a seasoning operation on memory cells with high threshold voltage. The operation includes activating a bit line and a word line associated with the target memory cell. Additionally, a word line connected to a helper memory cell that shares the activated bit line may also be activated. This increases the current flowing across the target memory cell, reducing its threshold voltage.
- Memory array seasoning methods, systems, and devices are described in a patent application.
- The seasoning operation is performed on memory cells with high threshold voltage.
- The target memory cell is seasoned by activating its associated bit line and word line.
- A word line connected to a helper memory cell sharing the activated bit line may also be activated.
- Increasing the current flowing across the target memory cell helps reduce its threshold voltage.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in various fields, including:
- Memory manufacturing industry
- Semiconductor industry
- Electronics industry
Problems Solved
The technology addresses the following problems:
- Memory cells with high threshold voltage
- Inefficient memory cell performance
- Inconsistent memory cell behavior
Benefits
The technology offers the following benefits:
- Improved memory cell performance
- Enhanced consistency in memory cell behavior
- Increased efficiency in memory operations
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods, systems, and devices for memory array seasoning are described. Some memory cells may have an undesirably high threshold voltage and thus a seasoning operation may be performed on a target memory cell. To season the target memory cell, a bit line and a word line associated with the cell may be activated. Additionally or alternatively, a word line coupled with a second memory cell (e.g., a helper memory cell) that shares the activated bit line may be activated. Accordingly, current flowing across the target memory cell may be increased, which may reduce its threshold voltage.
