Semiconductor memory device and method for operating the same
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1. A semiconductor memory device, comprising:
- a temperature detector configured to output a temperature detection signal in response to a temperature detected in a core region which includes a plurality of memory cells; and
a programming voltage generator configured to generate a programming voltage in response to the temperature detection signal and output the generated programming voltage to the core region.
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Abstract
A semiconductor memory device, including a temperature detector configured to output a temperature detection signal in response to a temperature detected in a core region which includes a plurality of memory cells, and a programming voltage generator configured to generate a programming voltage in response to the temperature detection signal and output a generated programming voltage to the core region.
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1. A semiconductor memory device, comprising:
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a temperature detector configured to output a temperature detection signal in response to a temperature detected in a core region which includes a plurality of memory cells; and a programming voltage generator configured to generate a programming voltage in response to the temperature detection signal and output the generated programming voltage to the core region. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A method for operating a semiconductor memory device, comprising:
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determining a temperature in a core region which includes a plurality of memory cells; controlling and maintaining a starting voltage of a programming voltage based on a determined temperature; generating the programming voltage based on the starting voltage; and applying a generated programming voltage to the core region. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method for operating a semiconductor memory device, comprising:
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detecting a temperature of a core region; controlling a starting voltage of a programming voltage based on the detected temperature; generating the programming voltage based on the starting voltage; and applying a generated programming voltage to the core region. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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