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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2025
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2021
Applicant:
Micron Technology, Inc., Boise, ID (US);
Inventors:
Brenton Van Leeuwen, Boise, ID (US);
Christopher J. Kawamura, Boise, ID (US);
Assignee:
Micron Technology, Inc., Boise, ID (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G11C 11/408 (2006.01); G11C 5/06 (2006.01); G11C 11/4093 (2006.01); G11C 11/4096 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G11C 11/4085 (2013.01); G11C 5/063 (2013.01); G11C 11/4093 (2013.01); G11C 11/4096 (2013.01);
Abstract
Methods of operating memory devices are disclosed. A method may include activating a first, target word line. The method may also include coupling a second word line adjacent the first, target word line to an associated first main word line while the first, target word line is activated. Further, the method may include coupling the associated main word line to a negative word line voltage while the first, target word line is activated. Associated circuits, devices, and systems are also disclosed.