Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Hardware (Section 15 - No. 20)
What is the main purpose of the control gate in a flash memory cell?
To store the charge representing a bit.
To control the flow of electrons to or from the floating gate.
To insulate the floating gate.
To allow the movement of electrons between the floating gate and the source.
Paliwanag
The control gate regulates electron flow which determines whether a '0' or '1' is stored.