Different numbers of bits per cell in non-volatile memory devices
First Claim
1. A method of manufacturing a non-volatile flash memory device, the method comprising the step of:
- (a) setting a first number of bits stored per cell for at least one first cell less than a second number of bits stored per cell for at least one second cell;
wherein said setting permanently fixes said first number and said second number prior to shipping the device for use.
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Abstract
A method of manufacturing a non-volatile flash memory device, including setting a first number of bits stored per cell for at least one first cell less than a second number of bits stored per cell for at least one second cell such that the setting permanently fixes the first number and the second number prior to shipping the device for use. Preferably the setting is based on predicted reliabilities of the cells. Preferably, the predicted reliability of the first cells is less than the predicted reliability of the second cells. Preferably, the setting is based on respective locations within the device of the first cells and the second cells. Preferably, the setting is based on respective word lines connecting to the first cells and the second cells
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1. A method of manufacturing a non-volatile flash memory device, the method comprising the step of:
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(a) setting a first number of bits stored per cell for at least one first cell less than a second number of bits stored per cell for at least one second cell;
wherein said setting permanently fixes said first number and said second number prior to shipping the device for use. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A non-volatile flash memory device, wherein during manufacture of the device, a first number of bits stored per cell of at least one first cell is set less than a second number of bits stored per cell of at least one second cell;
wherein said device comprises a mechanism which permanently fixes said first number and said second number prior to shipping the device for use. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for manufacturing a non-volatile flash memory device, the system comprising:
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(a) the flash memory device including at least one first cell and at least one second cell; and
(b) a mechanism for setting a first number of bits stored per cell of said at least one first cell less than a second number of bits stored per cell of said at least one second cell;
wherein the device includes a mechanism which permanently fixes said first number and said second number prior to shipping the device for use. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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