2T-FN eNVM with 90 nm Logic Process for Smart Card

We have suggested 2T-Flash cell design methodology to achieve high performance even at sub-90 nm technology nodes for embedded SOC applications (eNVM) and demonstrated by 8x8 array cells. By adopting two different transistors' channel width and boosted gate biasing and new tunnel oxide, current performance increase more than 20%. The fabricated devices also meet 500K endurance and 10 years retention characteristics for smart card application.

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