Code addressable memory cell in flash memory device
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1. A code addressable memory for use in a flash memory device, the code addressable memory comprising:
- a unit cell having a floating gate and a control gate; and
a capacitor including an upper electrode and a lower electrode, wherein the upper electrode is coupled to the control gate and the lower electrode is coupled to the floating gate.
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Abstract
A code addressable memory (CAM) included in a flash memory device comprises a unit cell including a floating gate and a control gate; and a gate coupling unit coupled to the unit cell or further comprises a switching circuit for connecting and disconnecting the unit cell with the gate coupling unit respectively at a read operation of the CAM and a programming or an erasing operation of the CAM.
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1. A code addressable memory for use in a flash memory device, the code addressable memory comprising:
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a unit cell having a floating gate and a control gate; and
a capacitor including an upper electrode and a lower electrode, wherein the upper electrode is coupled to the control gate and the lower electrode is coupled to the floating gate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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