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Method of operating a flash memory device

  • US 8,335,118 B2
  • Filed: 03/22/2010
  • Issued: 12/18/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/08/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of operating a flash memory device, the method comprising:

  • assigning some memory cells of a memory cell array to an initial data storing unit;

    storing initial data on the initial data storing unit;

    reading the initial data in accordance with address information on power up;

    determining whether or not the read initial data has an error;

    reading again the initial data stored in the initial data storing unit if the determination has been made that the initial data has an error;

    storing temporarily the initial data to an initial data latching circuit; and

    controlling an operation of the flash memory device in accordance with the stored initial data.

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