Patent ID: 6115289
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: G11C

Abstract:
A flash memory device, comprising:a memory array consisting of a plurality of flash memory cells;a sense amp unit amplifying data which are stored in a selected cell of the memory array or amplifying data which are externally applied for storing the data in a selected cell;a data buffer storing the data amplified by the sense amp unit or storing the eternally applied data;a temporary buffer receiving and temporarily storing the data which are stored in the data buffer;an input/output buffer storing data or addresses inputted through input/output pads or receiving and storing data stored in the temporary buffer;a row buffer receiving and storing row addresses among addresses inputted through the input/output buffer;a row decoder decoding the row addresses which are inputted to the row buffer for thereby selecting a word line of the memory array;a column decoder decoding column addresses among addresses inputted through the input/output buffer for thereby selecting a bit line of the memory array; anda control unit controlling the flow of data to and from said data buffer and said temporary buffer.