Title :
Modeling nand Flash Memories for IC Design
Author :
Larcher, L. ; Padovani, A. ; Pavan, P. ; Fantini, P. ; Calderoni, A. ; Mauri, A. ; Benvenuti, A.
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Sci. e Metodi dellTngegneria, Univ. degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Modena
Abstract :
In this letter, we present a compact model of NAND flash memory strings for circuit simulation purposes. This model is modular and easy to be implemented, and its parameters can be extracted through a simple procedure. It allows accurate simulation of NAND flash memories with a limited computational effort, taking into account capacitive coupling effects which will become extremely important in future technology generations. This model is a very valuable tool for IC designers to optimize NVM circuits, particularly in multilevel applications.
Keywords :
NAND circuits; circuit simulation; flash memories; integrated circuit design; IC design; NAND flash memories; NVM circuits; capacitive coupling effects; circuit simulation purposes; Compact modeling; Flash memories; semiconductor devices;
Journal_Title :
Electron Device Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LED.2008.2003179
