Foreword |
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Preface |
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Acknowledgements |
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List of Figures |
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List of Tables |
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Chapter 1 Introduction |
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3 | (2) |
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1.2 When to Use Logic NVM |
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5 | (1) |
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1.4 Which Logic NVM is Better to Use |
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8 | (1) |
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1.5 Where to Get the Logic NVM Platform |
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9 | (2) |
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11 | (2) |
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Chapter 2 One Time Programmable (OTP) Memory |
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17 | (11) |
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2.1.3 Programming Mechanism, |
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20 | (2) |
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22 | (1) |
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24 | (3) |
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27 | (1) |
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2.2.1 Gate Oxide Formation, |
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2.2.2 Contact Etch Stop Layer Capacitor Deposition, |
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2.2.3 BEOL Tungsten CMP and High-Density-Plasma Oxide Deposition, |
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2.2.4 Ultraviolet Transparent Passivation Layer Deposition, |
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30 | (1) |
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2.3.1 Accelerated Life Test, |
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30 | (1) |
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2.3.2 Acceleration Factor, |
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31 | (3) |
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2.3.3 Semiconductor Device Failure Regions, |
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2.3.4 Gate Oxide Reliability - Time-Dependent Dielectric Breakdown (TDDB), |
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37 | (8) |
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38 | (1) |
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2.3.4.4 TDDB Numerical Example Using V Model, |
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40 | (3) |
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43 | (1) |
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2.3.5 High Temperature Data Retention - Ea Value Extrapolation, |
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45 | (1) |
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2.4.1 Array Architecture, |
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48 | (1) |
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49 | (4) |
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2.4.3 Fuse-Type Sense Amplifier, |
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2.5 Introduction for ESD Protection on Non-Volatile Memories |
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55 | (4) |
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2.6 Test Flow and Characterization |
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59 | (11) |
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59 | (5) |
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2.6.1.2 Program Code Stages, |
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61 | (1) |
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62 | (1) |
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63 | (1) |
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2.6.2.1 DC Characterization, |
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2.6.2.2 AC Characterization, |
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2.6.2.3 Retention Performance, |
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2.6.2.4 UV Erase Performance, |
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69 | (1) |
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70 | (1) |
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2.7.1 OTP Qualification Plan, |
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2.7.2 OTP Qualification Flow, |
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75 | (2) |
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77 | (4) |
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2.10 Multiple Times Programmable (MTP) Derivatives |
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83 | (1) |
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2.11 OTP to ROM Conversion |
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84 | (3) |
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Chapter 3 Flash |
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3.1.1 Basic Cell Structure, |
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94 | (2) |
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96 | (8) |
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104 | (3) |
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3.1.5 Array Architecture, |
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108 | (1) |
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109 | (3) |
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113 | (3) |
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3.1.10 Ramping CL PGM Scheme, |
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118 | (7) |
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125 | (9) |
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3.2.2 Deep n-Well (DNW) Process, |
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130 | (1) |
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3.2.3 ONO Film Formation, |
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131 | (2) |
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3.2.4 Poly Gate Formation, |
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133 | (1) |
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134 | (1) |
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3.3.1 Gate Oxide Reliability - Time-Dependent Dielectric Breakdown (TDDB), |
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135 | (3) |
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3.3.3 High Temperature Data Retention - Ea Value Extrapolation, |
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139 | (4) |
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143 | (18) |
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3.4.1 Read/Write Cell Bias Condition, |
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143 | (5) |
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3.4.1.1 Read Operation Cell Bias, |
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145 | (2) |
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3.4.1.2 Write Operation Cell Bias, |
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147 | (1) |
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3.4.2 Block Diagram of NeoFlash IP, |
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148 | (1) |
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3.4.3 Decoding System Introduction, |
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149 | (2) |
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151 | (1) |
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3.4.5 PGM/ERS with PV/EV Scheme, |
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152 | (2) |
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3.4.6 HV System Introduction, |
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154 | (1) |
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3.4.7 Charge Pumping Circuit, |
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155 | (3) |
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3.4.8 Test Mode Function Introduction, |
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158 | (3) |
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3.5 Test Flow and Characterization |
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161 | (13) |
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161 | (5) |
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166 | (8) |
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174 | (4) |
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178 | (1) |
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3.9 Flash to ROM Conversion |
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180 | (1) |
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181 | (4) |
Chapter 4 EEPROM |
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185 | (41) |
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4.1.1 EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), |
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185 | (5) |
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4.1.2 Nitride Storage Solutions, |
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190 | (13) |
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191 | (2) |
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4.1.2.4 Tower Semiconductor (S-Flash), |
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4.1.2.6 Challenges for Nitride Storage Solutions, |
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200 | (3) |
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4.1.3 Floating Gate Solutions, |
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203 | (14) |
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203 | (1) |
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204 | (2) |
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4.1.3.5 Tower Semiconductor, |
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210 | (1) |
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4.1.3.6 Yield Microelectronics Corp. (YMC), |
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4.1.3.7 Challenges of Floating Gate Solutions, |
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215 | (2) |
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217 | (9) |
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4.1.4.1 Device Operation, |
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218 | (3) |
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4.1.4.2 Device Characterization and Reliability, |
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221 | (3) |
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4.1.4.3 BYTE-Erasable EEPROM Architecture, |
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224 | (2) |
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226 | (6) |
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4.2.1 HV Devices, Rules & Reliability, |
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226 | (4) |
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4.2.2 Logic Circuit Manufacturing Process Derivatives, |
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230 | (1) |
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4.2.3 Challenges at Advanced Technology Nodes, |
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231 | (1) |
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4.3 NeoEE Design Introduction |
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232 | (16) |
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4.3.1 NeoEE Design Challenges, |
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232 | (2) |
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4.3.2 NeoEE Array Architecture, |
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234 | (2) |
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236 | (1) |
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237 | (10) |
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4.3.4.1 NeoEE HV Power Generation, |
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238 | (2) |
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4.3.4.2 NeoEE HV Power Delivery, |
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240 | (7) |
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4.3.5 NeoEE Test Mode Design, |
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247 | (1) |
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4.4 Characterization and Reliability |
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248 | (1) |
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249 | (1) |
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Chapter 5 Non-Volatile Memory IP Foundry |
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255 | (4) |
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5.1.2 Process Development and Qualification, |
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256 | (1) |
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5.1.3 IP Design and Production, |
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257 | (2) |
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5.2 IP Design and Layout Flow |
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259 | (3) |
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5.2.1 Project Feasibility Assessment, |
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259 | (1) |
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5.2.3 Design and Layout Implementation, |
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260 | (1) |
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5.2.4 Silicon Fabrication, |
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261 | (1) |
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5.2.5 IP Function Verification, |
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261 | (1) |
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5.2.6 IP Reliability Qualification, |
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262 | (1) |
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5.4 IP Deliverables and Security |
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264 | (2) |
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264 | (1) |
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265 | (1) |
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5.5 Intelligent System for IP Production |
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266 | (3) |
Index |
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