Three-dimensional nonvolatile memory and operating method of three-dimensional nonvolatile memory

Abstract

Disclosed is a nonvolatile memory having a memory cell array including a plurality of cell strings, each cell string including memory cells stacked in a direction perpendicular to a substrate, a ground selection transistor between the memory cells and the substrate, and a string selection transistor between the memory cells and a bit line. The memory also includes an address decoder connected to the memory cells, the string selection transistors, and the ground selection transistors, and configured to apply a ground voltage to the string selection lines, word lines, and ground selection line. Further, the memory includes a read/write circuit connected to the string selection transistors through bit lines, and at least one first memory cell maintains a threshold voltage higher than a threshold voltage distribution corresponding to an erase state.