Methods and apparatus for reducing programming time of a memory cell

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9202539
APP PUB NO 20140269129A1
SERIAL NO

14290888

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A method is provided for programming a memory cell having a first terminal coupled to a word line and a second terminal coupled to a bit line. During a first predetermined time interval, the word line is switched from a first standby voltage to a first voltage, the bit line is switched from a second standby voltage to a predetermined voltage, and a voltage drop across the first and second terminals is a safe voltage that does not program the memory cell. During a second predetermined time interval, the word line is switched from the first voltage to a second voltage, and a voltage drop across the first and second terminals is a programming voltage that is sufficient to program the memory cell. Numerous other aspects are provided.

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SANDISK TECHNOLOGIES LLC6900 DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 325 PLANO TX 75024

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Scheuerlein, Roy E Cupertino, US 251 12016
Thorp, Tyler J San Francisco, US 32 507

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