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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 22, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 26, 2007
Antonino Conte, Tremestieri Etneo, IT;
Gianbattista Logiudice, Pedara, IT;
Giovanni Matranga, Catania, IT;
Mario Micchche', Agrigento, IT;
Carmelo Ucciardello, Catania, IT;
DE Costantini Diego, Augusta, IT;
Antonino Conte, Tremestieri Etneo, IT;
Gianbattista Logiudice, Pedara, IT;
Giovanni Matranga, Catania, IT;
Mario Micchche', Agrigento, IT;
Carmelo Ucciardello, Catania, IT;
De Costantini Diego, Augusta, IT;
STMicroelectronics S.r.L., Agrate Brianza (MI), IT;
Abstract
An EEPROM memory having a matrix of individually selectable memory cells, the matrix having a plurality of columns, a plurality of data lines each coupled with the cells of a corresponding column, the data lines being grouped in a plurality of packets, a plurality of biasing elements for providing a biasing signal to the data lines, and means for selecting the biasing elements for a selected one of the packets, wherein each biasing element is associated with corresponding data lines of a plurality of packets, the biasing element comprising switching means for selectively applying the biasing signal to a selected one of the associated data lines.