摘要:
Selection logic (1) responds to 7 out of 22 address bits on a bus (19) to select the module by providing a signal SETRAS, delayed by a signal PRECHG if the same row is address twice in succession. SETRAS generates a row address strobe RAS, a recognition signal ANYRAS and, after a delay (11), a column address signal CAS 16 address bits held in a latch (3) are multiplexed 8 bits at a time a multiplexer (4) and, in synchronism with RAS and CAS select locations in even and odd memory arrays (16 and 17). Two more address bits and selection logic (20) select between four planes in each array. The memory controller responds to the recognition signal ANYRAS to provide an output strobe DOUTSTB - DOUTLTCH to enter both read out words into latches (7, 8). Either (or both in sequence) of further signals from the controller DRVDOUTO, cause one or both words to be read out in sequence to the data bus (18).
摘要:
A semiconductor dynamic memory device includes a plurality of memories (12-1 to 12-4), row decoders (16-1 to 16-4) for selecting the row of the memories, column decoders (14-1 and 14-2) for selecting the column of memories, and sense amplifier circuits (18-1 to 18-4) connected to the memories, respectively. The dynamic memory device further has a driving circuit (24) for selectively activating some of the sense amplifier circuits (18-1 to 18-4) in accordance with the content of a predetermined bit of row address data supplied to the row decoders.
摘要:
In a dynamic random access memory device, the memory cells (1-1, 1-2), sense amplifiers (2), word drivers (3-1, 3-2), and the like are divided into a plurality of blocks (BK 1 , BK 2 ). During the access mode, only one of the blocks in which a desired row exists is driven while, during the refresh mode, all of the blocks are driven.
摘要:
In a dynamic random access memory including means for inputting a row strobe signal and means for inputting a column strobe signal, and having the functions of incorporating a row address input in response to the row strobe signal and incorporating a column address input in response to the column strobe signal; the improvement comprises a first insulated gate field effect transistor having drain coupled to a first junction point, gate receiving the column strobe signal and source supplied with a first power supply, means for charging the first junction point within a period of active level of the row strobe signal, a second insulated gate field effect transistor having a drain coupled to the first junction point, gate coupled to a second junction point and source supplied with the first power supply terminal, means for precharghing the second junction point within a period of absence of the row strobe signal, and a third insulated gate field effect transistor having drain coupled to the second junction point, the gate supplied with the column strobe signal and source supplied with the first power supply. After completion of a desired operation with respect to a selected memory cell, the row strobe signal is made at its inactive level to be reset while the column strobe signal is at its active level. Then, after a necessary reset period when the row strobe signal is made active a change from inactive level to active level of the first junction point is suppressed thereby to inhibit active operation based on the column strobe signal.
摘要:
An image sensor (10) that has one or more pixels within a pixel array (12). The pixel array may be coupled to a control circuit (20) and one or more subtraction circuits (56). The control circuit may cause each pixel to provide a first reference output signal and a reset output signal. The control circuit may then cause each pixel to provide a light response output signal and a second reference output signal. The light response output signal corresponds to the image that is to be captured by the sensor. The subtraction circuit may provide a difference between the reset output signal and the first reference output signal to create a noise signal that is stored in memory. The subtraction circuit may also provide a difference between the second reference output signal and the light response output signal to create a normalized light response output signal. The noise signal may then be subtracted from the normalized light response output signal to generate the output data of the sensor. The second reference output signal is the same as the first reference output signal so that the process in essence subtracts the reset noise from the light response signal.
摘要:
A DRAM includes a substrate voltage generation unit (35) for generating a substrate voltage (Vbb) having a negative value to be applied to a first node (N1). The substrate voltage generation unit (35) includes a detecting circuit (53). The detecting circuit (53) includes a first PMOS transistor (197) provided in series between a second node with a ground potential and a third node (A) and a second PMOS transistor (61), and further includes a third PMOS transistor (199) provided in parallel to the first PMOS transistor (197). The first and second PMOS transistors (197, 61) have the gates connected to the third node (A), and the third PMOS transistor (199) has a gate receiving a signal (ZBBU). The detecting circuit (53) is provided between the second node with the ground voltage and the first node (N1), and further includes an NMOS transistor (71) having a gate connected to the third node (A). The third PMOS transistor (199) receives the signal (ZBBU) of the "L" level in the self refresh mode and the signal (ZBBU) of the "H" level in the normal mode. As a result, the clamp level of the substrate voltage (Vbb) is greater in the self refresh mode than in the normal mode. More specially, the NMOS transistor (71) is turned on with the greater substrate voltage (Vbb) in the self refresh mode than the normal mode, so that the substrate voltage (Vbb) is increased and the capability of pause refresh is improved. Consequently, the interval of internal /RAS can be increased and power consumption can be reduced in the self refresh mode.