Patent ID: 7606070
Filing Date: 2009-10-20
Classification: G11C

Abstract:
1. A non-volatile memory system, comprising: a plurality of non-volatile storage elements; and managing circuitry in communication with said plurality of non-volatile storage elements that performs a read process for a selected non-volatile storage element connected to a selected word line, said managing circuitry applies a read voltage corresponding to a particular state to an unselected non-volatile storage element at a first voltage level to determine a state of said unselected non-volatile storage element, applies said read voltage to said selected non-volatile storage element at a second voltage level during said read process, uses a particular voltage for said unselected non-volatile storage element when applying said read voltage to said selected non-volatile storage element based on said state of said unselected non-volatile storage element, and senses a condition of said selected non-volatile storage element during said read process, said first voltage level is lower than said second voltage level.