Patents in Class 365/195

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Match	Document	Document Title
51	7295478	Selective application of program inhibit schemes in non-volatile memory A non-volatile memory system is programmed so as to reduce or avoid program disturb. In accordance with one embodiment, multiple program inhibit schemes are employed for a single non-volatile...
52	7289345	CAM circuit and output method thereof A CAM circuit according to the present invention used for a cash memory and the like, wherein an address is obtained by designating a data, comprises a data compare unit for comparing a data stored...
53	7272057	Memory apparatus A memory chip includes a main memory cell; a row-wise redundant memory cell and a column-wise redundant memory cell for relieving a defect existing in the main memory; an identification number...
54	7269078	Buffer circuit and memory system for selectively outputting data strobe signal according to number of data bits Provided are a buffer circuit and a memory system for selectively outputting a data strobe signal according to the number of data bits. The buffer circuit includes a first buffer unit, a second...
55	7263020	Memory device capable of refreshing data using buffer and refresh method thereof An integrated circuit memory device includes a plurality of memories and a refresh controller within a memory system. The refresh controller is configured to generate a refresh request signal. The...
56	7260001	Memory system having fast and slow data reading mechanisms A memory for storing data comprising a fast data reading mechanism operable to sense one or more signal values dependent upon a data value stored in said memory so as to generate a first signal...
57	7257012	Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device using irreversible storage elements A nonvolatile semiconductor memory device comprising a storage element which is programmed with information by varying electrical properties irreversibly, a selection switch connected in series to...
58	7257715	Semiconductor integrated circuit A semiconductor integrated circuit including one or a plurality of external functional blocks; a nonvolatile memory having a logical content as to whether to validate or invalidate the external...
59	7251151	Non-volatile memory comprising means for distorting the output of memory cells The present invention relates to a non-volatile memory comprising a memory array comprising functional memory cells and non-functional memory cells linked to at least one non-functional word line....
60	7251180	Semiconductor memory device An apparatus a counter, storage units for storing count values interrupted by a row address whose refresh period is subject to change; comparator circuits for comparing the counter outputs and the...
61	7227801	Semiconductor memory device with reliable fuse circuit A semiconductor memory device includes a plurality of first fuse latch circuits configured to provide redundancy to first addresses, a plurality of second fuse latch circuits configured to provide...
62	7224602	Semiconductor memory device and control method having data protection feature A semiconductor device includes a first memory cell array that includes memory cells for storing data and is managed on a sector basis, a second memory cell array including memory cells storing...
63	7218552	Last-first mode and method for programming of non-volatile memory with reduced program disturb A non-volatile memory is programmed in a manner which reduces the incidence of program disturb for inhibited memory elements which undergo boosting to reduce program disturb, but which experience...
64	7215589	Semiconductor memory device that requires refresh operations A semiconductor memory device includes a refresh counter that outputs an address of a word line to be refreshed, a ROM circuit that stores a relevant address related to a refresh defective address,...
65	7206235	Apparatus for controlled programming of non-volatile memory exhibiting bit line coupling The effects of bit line-to-bit line coupling in a non-volatile memory are addressed. An inhibit voltage is applied on a bit line of a storage element to be programmed to inhibit programming during...
66	7206250	Method for storing data blocks in a memory A method for storing of a plurality of data blocks in a digital rewritable memory of semiconductors controlled by a memory manager and includes the steps of: randomly determining an available area;...
67	7199603	Increment/decrement, chip select and selectable write to non-volatile memory using a two signal control protocol for an integrated circuit device An integrated circuit having a device with an adjustable parameter utilizes a two signal control protocol to select the device, perform an up/down or increment/decrement of the parameter value with...
68	7187600	Method and apparatus for protecting an integrated circuit from erroneous operation A data processing system ( 10 ) has an embedded non-volatile memory ( 22 ) that is programmed and erased by use of a high voltage provided by a charge pump ( 78 ). In order to prevent the...
69	7187609	Self refresh circuit of PSRAM for real access time measurement and operating method for the same A self refresh circuit includes a refresh control unit and an internal refresh circuit. The refresh control unit generates a refresh control signal based on a refresh period pulse when a MRS (Mode...
70	7184319	Method for erasing non-volatile memory cells and corresponding memory device The invention relates to a method for erasing non-volatile memory cells, and to a corresponding non-volatile memory device of the programmable and electrically erasable type implementing the...
71	7180822	Semiconductor memory device without decreasing performance thereof even if refresh operation or word line changing operation occur during burst operation A semiconductor memory device, in which a burst operation is performed using a memory core, has a read/write trigger signal generating circuit and a read/write signal generating circuit. The...
72	7177187	Semiconductor device having a nonvolatile memory array and an authentication circuit arranged in a vertical stack configuration A data processor includes an authentication circuit for judging access right. The data processor further includes a nonvolatile memory cell array formed on an insulator film of a chip, and a...
73	7173873	Device and method for breaking leakage current path A device and a method for breaking the leakage current path, wherein the leakage current is caused by a defect in a memory cell of a memory array, are provided. The device includes a column...
74	7170793	Programming inhibit for non-volatile memory A non-volatile memory system is programmed so as to reduce or avoid program disturb. In accordance with one embodiment, the storage elements of a NAND string are partitioned into at least two...
75	7170788	Last-first mode and apparatus for programming of non-volatile memory with reduced program disturb A non-volatile memory is programmed in a manner which reduces the incidence of program disturb for inhibited memory elements which undergo boosting to reduce program disturb, but which experience...
76	7167390	Storage device with resistive memory cells enduring repetitive data writing A storage device comprises a memory element and an applying unit for applying a voltage to the memory element wherein the memory element changes its characteristic to record thereon information...
77	7164610	Microcomputer having a flush memory that can be temporarily interrupted during an erase process A microcomputer with a built-in non-volatile semiconductor memory, which can automatically perform a work of temporarily interrupting automatic writing or automatic erase and accepting an...
78	7155589	Permanent memory block protection in a flash memory device A secure command is entered into a Flash memory device. A control data word is written to the memory device to specify which blocks of memory are to be permanently secured against write and erase...
79	7142452	Method and system for securing data in a multi-time programmable non-volatile memory device A method and system for storing secure data in a multi-time programmable, non-volatile electrically-alterable memory device are disclosed. Accordingly, in an embodiment, a memory device may include...
80	7126836	Semiconductor device, system device using it, and manufacturing method of a semiconductor device To reduce the size and the power consumption of a semiconductor device. A first circuit having a prescribed circuit function is provided. A second circuit which can be connected to the first...
81	7123526	Semiconductor device, nonvolatile semiconductor memory, system including a plurality of semiconductor devices or nonvolatile semiconductor memories, electric card including semiconductor device or nonvolatile semiconductor memory, and electric device with which this electric card can be used A semiconductor device of this invention includes an initialization circuit for initializing a predetermined circuit in accordance with the level of a power source voltage, and a status setting...
82	7123520	Buffer circuit and memory system for selectively outputting data strobe signal according to number of data bits Provided are a buffer circuit and a memory system for selectively outputting a data strobe signal according to the number of data bits. The buffer circuit includes a first buffer unit, a second...
83	7102959	Synchronous semiconductor memory device of fast random cycle system and test method thereof An FCRAM includes first to third circuits. The first circuit generates a first signal based on a command detection signal. The second circuit is configured to receive the command detection signal,...
84	7099207	Semiconductor memory device and method for masking predetermined area of memory cell array during write operation A semiconductor device includes a memory cell array, including at least one of a plurality of memory cells storing program data received from a flash memory, a row address buffer, which receives a...
85	7093091	Selectable block protection for non-volatile memory A semiconductor non-volatile memory device, particularly a flash memory array, having a chip configuration with a plurality of pins including a write protect pin, a serial in pin and an optional...
86	7091740	Write protection using a two signal control protocol for an integrated circuit device having parameter change capability, chip select and selectable write to non-volatile memory An integrated circuit having a device with an adjustable parameter utilizes a two signal control protocol to select the device, change the parameter value with or without saving the parameter value...
87	7092314	Semiconductor memory device invalidating improper control command A control circuit in a semiconductor memory device accessing a memory cell for a plurality of cycles includes an internal command generating circuit and a mask signal generating circuit. Upon...
88	7088635	Bank based self refresh control apparatus in semiconductor memory device and its method A partial array self refresh (PASR) control apparatus for use in a semiconductor memory device having a plurality of banks includes: a bank deselection unit having a plurality of bank deselection...
89	7089427	Security system method and apparatus for preventing application program unauthorized use A semiconductor storage device includes a program ROM and a flash memory, and the program ROM includes a program data storing area and a dummy data storing area, and the flash memory includes a...
90	7079429	Semiconductor memory device There is provided a semiconductor memory device in which data, stored in a unit data storage section configured by one or more data storage elements, is erased to be formed into a specific erasure...
91	7068550	4-bit prefetch-type FCRAM having improved data write control circuit in memory cell array and method of masking data using the 4-bit prefetch-type FCRAM In a prefetch-type FCRAM having an improved data write control circuit and a method of masking data using the prefetch-type FCRAM, the prefetch-type FCRAM includes a command decoder, a row decoder,...
92	7068538	Memory circuit with non-volatile identification memory and associated method A memory circuit comprising a memory area for storing data, a non-volatile memory area for storing at least one identification code, and a pin for storing the identification code in the...
93	7064988	Synchronous semiconductor memory device of fast random cycle system and test method thereof An FCRAM includes first to third circuits. The first circuit generates a first signal based on a command detection signal. The second circuit is configured to receive the command detection signal,...
94	7064971	Methods for saving power and area for content addressable memory devices Using 6 transistor memory cell to replace prior art 10 transistor binary content addressable memory (CAM) cells, and using 10 transistor ternary CAM (TCAM) cell to replace prior art 16 transistor...
95	7061792	Low AC power SRAM architecture In a SRAM structure, power consumption is reduced by providing a structure which allows specific memory cells to be selected using word lines and column select lines, and reducing the load on the...
96	7046570	Programmable logic devices optionally convertible to one time programmable devices Programmable logic devices (PLDs) that can be repeatedly erased and reprogrammed, e.g., during the testing and/or design phases, and then converted to one-time programmable (OTP) devices on a...
97	7038953	Memory interface control circuit and memory interface control method According to one embodiment, one variable delay circuit adjusts a data strobe signal to be delayed, a control circuit generates an auxiliary signal, another variable delay circuit adjusts the...
98	7035964	Method and device for securing data when altering the storage contents of control units Methods of securing the erasing and/or programming or reprogramming of data and/or programs in a memory of a computer, in particular a control unit in a motor vehicle, are described. In...
99	7035152	System and method for redundancy memory decoding A redundancy system for disabling access to normal memory elements when memory addresses corresponding to those normal memory elements match programmed redundancy addresses before the memory...
100	7028149	System and method for resetting a platform configuration register A method and apparatus for resetting and modifying special registers in a security token is described. In one embodiment, a register may be reset when a reset flag is true when a special...

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