SRAM and flash memory

Which correctly describes the structure of a typical six-transistor SRAM cell?

  1. ATwo cross-coupled inverters and two access transistors
  2. BOne transistor and one capacitor
  3. CSix floating-gate transistors connected in series
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Answer: A. Two cross-coupled inverters and two access transistors

A 6T SRAM cell consists of a latch made of two inverters, each driving the other's input (four transistors), plus two access transistors that control the connection to the bit lines. It retains data without refresh as long as power is applied.

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  1. Compared with NOR flash, which is a characteristic of NAND flash memory?
  2. In flash memory, what is the scheme that stores 3 bits of information in one memory cell called?
  3. Which correctly describes how data is written to and erased from flash memory?
  4. Which correctly describes 3D NAND flash memory?
  5. What is the main reason flash memory has a limited number of rewrite cycles?