Independent array grounds for flash EEPROM array with paged erase architechture

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PATENT NO 5365484
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08109887

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An improved architecture for an array of flash EEPROM cells with paged erase is provided. The array is formed of a plurality of half-sectors. In each sector, the sources of the memory cell transistors are connected to a separate individual ground line. A ground line circuit is provided for generating a half-sector ground line signal. The separate individual ground line is connected to the ground line circuit for receiving the half-sector ground line signal which is at a predetermined positive potential during erase.

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  • CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Chang, Chung K Sunnyvale, CA 18 840
Chen, Johhny C Cupertino, CA 1 160
Cleveland, Lee E Santa Clara, CA 31 904
Van, Buskirk Michael A San Jose, CA 71 2520

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