Title :
Dichotomic current-mode serial sensing methodology for multistorage non-volatile memories
Author :
Calligaro, Cristiano ; Daniele, Vincenzo ; Gastaldi, Roberto ; Manstretta, Alessandro ; Torelli, Guido
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Elecron., Pavia Univ., Italy
Abstract :
A serial sensing method for multistorage non-volatile memories, based on a dichotomic algorithm, is presented. While incorporating the main advantage of the serial approach (the use of a single sense amplifier), this method reduces sensing time to a minimum and ensures its independence from memory cell contents. Moreover, high throughput is ensured in serial-output memories
Keywords :
EPROM; integrated memory circuits; EEPROM; EPROM; current-mode sensing methodology; dichotomic algorithm; flash memory; high throughput; multistorage nonvolatile memories; sensing time reduction; serial sensing method; serial-output memories; Algorithm design and analysis; Consumer electronics; EPROM; Electrons; Fabrication; Microelectronics; Nonvolatile memory; Threshold voltage; Throughput; Topology;
Conference_Titel :
Circuits and Systems, 1995., Proceedings., Proceedings of the 38th Midwest Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Rio de Janeiro
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2972-4
DOI :
10.1109/MWSCAS.1995.504437
