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Methods and apparatus for selectively updating memory cell arrays

  • US 7,027,205 B2
  • Filed: 11/12/2004
  • Issued: 04/11/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/02/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method comprising:

  • providing a memory-cell array comprising a plurality of memory cells;

    connecting each memory cell of an array of memory cells to one of an array of electrodes such that an electrostatic property of the electrode can be altered in accordance with information stored in the memory cell;

    providing a micromirror array comprising an array of reflective and deflectable mirror plates that are coupled with the array of electrodes such that the mirror plates can be individually moved by the electrodes; and

    activating the memory cells of a row of the array using a plurality of separate word lines of the row such that;

    at least two memory cells of the row are activated by separate word lines;

    whereineach wordline of the plurality of wordlines connects memory cells of the same row of the array.

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