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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 09, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 02, 2004
Jianguo Wang, Cupertino, CA (US);
David Fong, Cupertino, CA (US);
Jack Zezhong Peng, San Jose, CA (US);
Fei YE, Cupertino, CA (US);
Michael David Fliesler, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Jianguo Wang, Cupertino, CA (US);
David Fong, Cupertino, CA (US);
Jack Zezhong Peng, San Jose, CA (US);
Fei Ye, Cupertino, CA (US);
Michael David Fliesler, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Kilopass Technology, Inc., Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
A method of programming a memory cell is disclosed. The memory cell comprises a select transistor and a data storage element. The method comprises allowing current to flow through the data storage element until a predetermined current or voltage is detected. If the current or voltage exceeds a threshold, then the programming is deemed complete.