VLSI-Design of Non-Volatile Memories [electronic resource] / by Giovanni Campardo, Rino Micheloni, David Novosel.

Non-Volatile Memory Design -- Process Aspects -- The MOSFET Transistor and the Memory Cell -- Passive Components -- Fundamental Circuit Blocks -- Layout -- The Organization of the Memory Array -- The Input Buffer -- Decoders -- Boost -- Synchronization Circuits -- Reading Circuits -- Multilevel Read -- Program and Erase Algorithms -- Circuits Used in Program and Erase Operations -- High-Voltage Management System -- Program and Erase Controller -- Redundancy and Error Correction Codes -- The Output Buffer -- Test Modes -- ESD & Latch-Up -- From Specification Analysis to Floorplan Definition -- Photo Album.

VLSI-Design for Non-Volatile Memories is intended for electrical engineers and graduate students who want to enter into the integrated circuit design world. Non-volatile memories are treated as an example to explain general design concepts. Practical illustrative examples of non-volatile memories, including flash types, are showcased to give insightful examples of the discussed design approaches. A collection of photos is included to make the reader familiar with silicon aspects. Throughout all parts of this book, the authors have taken a practical and applications-driven point of view, providing a comprehensive and easily understood approach to all the concepts discussed. Giovanni Campardo and Rino Micheloni have a solid track record of leading design activities at the STMicroelectronics Flash Division. David Novosel is President and founder of Intelligent Micro Design, Inc., Pittsburg, PA.