Programming flash memory using strict ordering of states

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PATENT NO 5677869
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08572730

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A method for programming an array of memory cells wherein each cell may be placed in more than two states. The method comprises the steps of 1) selecting a plurality of different programming voltage levels wherein each programming voltage level is associated with a corresponding one of a plurality of states, and 2) applying a plurality of programming pulses to selected subsets of the array of memory cells, wherein each programming pulse has one of the programming voltage levels and one of a corresponding plurality of pulse widths such that each of the memory cells of a corresponding one of the selected subsets are programmed directly to a corresponding one of the plurality of states by a corresponding programming pulse.

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INTEL CORPORATION2200 MISSION COLLEGE BLVD SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Atwood, Gregory E San Jose, CA 31 2574
Fazio, Albert Los Gatos, CA 36 2330
Mi, James Q Sunnyvale, CA 8 654
Ruby, Paul Folsom, CA 13 353

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