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US 10,373,686 B2Granted
Three-dimensional flash NOR memory system with configurable pins
AssigneeSilicon Storage Technology, Inc.
InventorsHieu Van Tran, Hung Quoc Nguyen, Mark Reiten
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Abstract
A three-dimensional flash memory system is disclosed. The system comprises a memory array comprising a plurality of stacked dies, where each die comprises memory cells. The system further comprises a plurality of pins, where the function of at least some of the pins can be configured using a mechanism that selects a function for those pins from a plurality of possible functions.
Claims5
A three-dimensional memory system, comprising:
- a plurality of pins coupled to a logic circuit, the logic circuit receiving a control signal;
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- a memory array comprising a plurality of stacked dies, each die comprising memory cells;
- an output stage comprising a sense amplifier, a plurality of buffers for receiving an output of the sense amplifier, and a plurality of pads for receiving an output of the plurality of buffers;
- wherein the plurality of pins are configured by the logic circuit to perform a first function when the control signal has a first value and to perform a second function when the control signal has a second value, wherein the first function is providing addresses to the memory array for a read operation resulting in data being read by the sense amplifier, stored in the plurality of buffers, and output from the plurality of buffers onto the plurality of pads, and the second function is providing control signals for testing of the memory system.
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