Page buffer circuit with reduced size, and flash memory device having page buffer and program operation method thereof

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PATENT NO 7200044
APP PUB NO 20070002623A1
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11164612

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The present invention relates to a page buffer circuit with a reduced size, and a flash memory device having the page buffer circuit and program operation method thereof. According to the present invention, a page buffer circuit can perform a program operation of a Multi-Level Cell (MLC) using a data verify circuit even without a data compare circuit. Accordingly, an occupation area can be reduced and the size of a flash memory device can also be reduced.

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HYNIX SEMICONDUCTOR INCGYEONGGI DO SOUTH KOREA GYEONGGI-DO

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Seong, Jin Yong Seoul, KR 34 187
Won, Sam Kyu Kyeongki-do, KR 38 318

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