APPARATUSES AND METHODS TO CONTROL BODY POTENTIAL IN MEMORY OPERATIONS

摘要

Some embodiments include apparatuses and methods having a memory cell string including memory cells located in different levels of the apparatus and a data line coupled to the memory cell string. The memory cell string includes a pillar body associated with the memory cells. At least one of such apparatus can include a module configured to store information in a memory cell among memory cells and/or to determine a value of information stored in a memory cell among memory cells. The module can also be configured to apply a voltage having a positive value to the data line and/or a source to control a potential of the body. Other embodiments are described.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a memory cell string including memory cells located in different levels of the apparatus, the memory cell string including a body associated with the memory cells; a source coupled to the memory cell string; a data line coupled to the memory cell string; and a module configured to perform at least one of storing information in a memory cell among the memory cells and determining a value of information stored in a memory cell among the memory cells during a first time interval of the operation and to apply a voltage having a positive value to at least one of the source and the data line during a second time interval of the operation for controlling a potential of the body.