Patent ID: 8270202
Filing Date: 2012-09-18
Classification: G11C

Abstract:
1. A method of programming a memory system, comprising: programming a first data storage element that is connected to a first Y line and a common X line, the programming of the first data storage element includes programming the first data storage element from a first state to a second state by passing current into the first data storage element from a different Y line through a different storage element that is connected to the different Y line and the common X line; and programming a second data storage element that is connected to a second Y line and the common X line, the programming of the second data storage element includes programming the second data storage element from the first state to the second state by passing current into the second data storage element from the first Y line through the first data storage element after programming the first storage element from the first state to the second state and while the first data storage element is in the second state.