NAND flash memory having c/a pin and flash memory system including the same

Abstract

A NAND flash memory in which a command / address pin is separated from a data input / output pin. The NAND flash memory includes a memory cell array used for storing data, a command / address pin through which a command and an address are received for transmitting data in the memory cell array, and a data input / output pin through which data are transmitted in the memory cell array. The command / address pin is separated from the data input / output pin in the NAND flash memory. Data input / output speed is increased. Furthermore, the NAND flash memory can perform a bank interleaving operation with a minimal delay time.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2006-0137629, filed on Dec. 29, 2006, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Technical Field[0003]The present disclosure relates to a memory device, and more particularly, to a NAND flash memory having a command / address (C / A) pin and a flash memory system including the same.[0004]2. Discussion of the Related Art[0005]Semiconductor memory devices are storage devices for storing data. Semiconductor memory devices can be classified as a random access memory (RAM) and a read only memory (ROM). A RAM is a volatile memory device that requires power to maintain stored data. A ROM is a nonvolatile memory device that can maintain stored data even when not powered.[0006]Examples of RAMs include a dynamic RAM (DRAM) and a static RAM (SRAM). Examples of ROMs include a programmable ROM (PROM), an eras...

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