Piggyback programming using an extended first pulse for multi-level cell flash memory designs

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09779794

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A method of programming a memory cell that has 2.sup.N voltage levels where N>1 and represents the number of bits stored within the memory cell. The method includes generating a first programming pulse, generating a second programming pulse subsequent to the generating the first programming pulse, wherein the first programming pulse has a width that is greater than the second programming pulse and programming at least two of the 2.sup.N voltage levels with the first programming pulse.

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CYPRESS SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION198 CHAMPION COURT SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Parker, Allan Austin, TX 41 1249

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