Advanced numerical modelling of non-volatile memory cells

  • R. Duane
  • , A. Concannon
  • , P. O'Sullivan
  • , A. Mathewson

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Abstract

The floating gate voltage of a non-volatile memory cell cannot be accessed directly from measurements but can be simulated using numerical techniques. This allows numerical simulations to provide a benchmark for coupling ratio measurement methodologies. Various coupling ratio methodologies from literature are examined and guidelines to improving the application of these methods to non-volatile memory cells are outlined. The dependence of the coupling ratios on applied terminal voltages is investigated. In addition, the effect of floating gate polysilicon doping on device performance is estimated using numerical simulation techniques. This work demonstrates the role of advanced numerical simulation in supplementing the electrical characterization of non-volatile memory cells.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationESSDERC 1998 - Proceedings of the 28th European Solid-State Device Research Conference
EditorsA. Touboul, Y. Danto, H. Grunbacher
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages304-307
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)2863322346
Publication statusPublished - 1998
Event28th European Solid-State Device Research Conference, ESSDERC 1998 - Bordeaux, France
Duration: 8 Sep 199810 Sep 1998

Publication series

NameEuropean Solid-State Device Research Conference
ISSN (Print)1930-8876

Conference

Conference28th European Solid-State Device Research Conference, ESSDERC 1998
Country/TerritoryFrance
CityBordeaux
Period8/09/9810/09/98

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