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The need for embedded multiple time programmable (MTP) non-volatile memory (NVM) IP in advanced process nodes is rapidly increasing as  designers integrate more features and functionality into their system-on-chip (SoC) designs. One of the key applications driving the need for MTP in advanced nodes is Near Field Communications (NFC). NFC-enabled smartphones and rapidly on the rise and are forecasted to reach >500M units by 2015, accounting for over 30% of the total mobile device shipments (source: iSuppli). In many cases today, the NFC controller functionality is being implemented in a stand alone SoC that requires small amounts of MTP, but will quickly be integrated into the existing connectivity SoC.