Diode structure for word-line protection in a memory circuit

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APP PUB NO 20060145238A1
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11029950

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One embodiment of the invention is an integrated circuit having: (i) an array of flash transistors formed on a substrate and arranged in one or more rows, each flash transistor having a control gate, wherein, in each row, the control gates are connected to a word line; and (ii) for each word line, at least one diode structure formed on the substrate and having first and second diodes, each diode having a cathode and an anode, wherein the word line is connected to the cathode of the first diode and to the anode of the second diode.

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LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION5555 NE MOORE CT HILLSBORO OR 97124

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fong, Steven Santa Clara, CA 18 198
Fontana, Fabiano San Jose, CA 33 380
Hu, Yongzhong Cupertino, CA 30 330
Mehta, Sunil San Jose, CA 59 853

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