Definition
A page buffer is NAND-flash peripheral circuitry, including sensing and temporary data-storage elements coupled to bit lines, that holds and manages page data during read and program operations.
Application
Used to sense NAND cell data, temporarily latch a page, transfer read data toward I/O, and stage incoming data before programming memory cells.
Related concepts
Evidence and further reading
- Evidence from patents.google.comhttps://patents.google.com/patent/US7630238B2/en
- Evidence from patents.justia.comhttps://patents.justia.com/patent/11948645