Memory as a programmable logic device

摘要

Methods for programming, methods for operating, and memories are disclosed. One such method for programming includes programming a group of memory cells such that a series string of memory cells of the group of memory cells is programmed to provide a logical function responsive to an input minterm whose variables are coupled to respective, associated memory cells.

主权项

1. A method for programming a group of memory cells, the method comprising:
programming the group of memory cells such that a series string of memory cells of the group of memory cells is programmed to provide a logical function responsive to an input minterm; wherein the group of memory cells comprises a plurality of series strings of memory cells each selectively coupled to a same particular data line through a respective first select gate and each selectively coupled to a ground through a respective second select gate; and wherein each series string of memory cells of the plurality of series strings of memory cells is configured to commonly receive the input minterm while coupled to the same particular data line through their respective first select gates and while coupled to the ground through their respective second select gates.