摘要:
The present invention relates to a synchronous semiconductor memory device with double data rate, and more particularly, to a synchronous semiconductor memory device for inputting and outputting data using a free-running clock and inserting a preamble indicative of start of data into the outputted data. A semiconductor memory device of the present invention receives a data read command from the exterior of the memory device in response to a predetermined clock signal inputted from the exterior, and outputting data including a preamble in response to the clock signal.
摘要:
A signal transmission apparatus may transmit and receive a differential signal using transmission lines. The apparatus may include a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter may transmit a mixed signal obtained by mixing the differential signal with a single ended signal. The receiver may restore the differential signal and the single ended signal from the mixed signal. An edge of the single ended signal may have a phase difference of about 90° with an edge of the differential signal. The signal transmission apparatus and method may transmit two signals through a single channel to reduce a circuit area.
摘要:
A memory module may include a plurality of memory devices coupled to a memory controller over a same command/address bus. Methods of controlling such a memory module may include providing a mode register set command from the memory controller to each of the integrated circuit memory devices over the command/address bus during a mode register set operation. A disable signal may be provided from the memory controller to a first one of the integrated circuit memory devices over a signal line between the memory controller and the first integrated circuit memory device to thereby disable implementation of the mode register set command for the first integrated circuit memory device during the mode register set operation. An enable signal may be provided from the memory controller to a second one of the integrated circuit memory devices over a signal line between the memory controller and the second integrated circuit memory device to thereby enable implementation of the mode register set command for the second integrated circuit memory device during the mode register set operation. Moreover, the disable signal may not be provided to the second integrated circuit memory device during the mode register set operation, and the enable signal may not be provided to the first integrated circuit memory device during the mode register set operation. Related systems, devices and additional methods are also discussed.
摘要:
Integrated circuit memory devices include test mode control circuits to more efficiently route test data to a fewer number of output pins during test mode operation. The memory device may include first and second memory arrays having first and second pluralities of data lines electrically coupled thereto, respectively. First and second pluralities of latch units are also provided. The first plurality of latch units are electrically coupled together in series as a first pipelined latch unit and electrically coupled in parallel to the first memory array by the first plurality of data lines. The second plurality of latch units are electrically coupled together in series as a second pipelined latch unit and electrically coupled in parallel to the second memory array by the second plurality of data lines. A preferred test mode control circuit electrically couples an output of the first pipelined latch unit to an input of the second pipelined latch unit, in response to a test mode control signal (.phi.DAE). This test mode control circuit enables the transfer of data from the first pipelined latch unit to the second pipelined latch unit during direct access test mode reading operations. This data can then be transferred from the first pipelined latch unit to an output driver and then serially transmitted to a single input/output pin. Additional memory arrays within the memory device may also be linked together during test mode operation to improve testing efficiency when multiple memory devices are tested simultaneously in a memory testing apparatus.
摘要:
Integrated circuit memory devices include a plurality of pads that receive signals from external of the memory device and a plurality of data buses, a respective one of which is operatively connected to a respective one of the plurality of pads. A plurality of multiplexers is provided, a respective one of which is operatively connected to a respective one of the pads and to each of the data buses, to write data from the data buses to the memory cell in a direct access test mode, and to write data from the respective one of the pads to the memory cell array in a normal mode. The integrated circuit memory devices also preferably include a plurality of input/output devices, a respective one of which operatively connects the respective one of the pads to the respective one of the multiplexers. The plurality of input/output devices preferably are a plurality of pipelines that store signals that are serially received from external of the memory device, and that provide the stored signals to the multiplexers.
摘要:
A reference voltage generating circuit has a divider circuit for decreasing a received external power-supply voltage and for providing the decreased voltage at a reference voltage output terminal. A PMOS transistor clamps the reference voltage at a predetermined voltage level, one end thereof being coupled to the reference voltage output terminal and the other end being coupled to a ground. A compensating unit adjusts the substrate voltage of the PMOS transistor to compensate for level variations of the reference voltage in response to the level variations. Thus, variations in the reference voltage caused by changes in processing variables are compensated, thereby maintaining the reference voltage at a predetermined level.
摘要:
Example embodiments relate to a semiconductor memory device and a system in which a plurality of semiconductor layers are stacked on each other. A 3-dimensional (3D) semiconductor memory device may include a plurality of semiconductor layers that are stacked on each other. The plurality of semiconductor layers may have the same memory cell structure. The 3D semiconductor memory device may include a first memory region including at least one semiconductor layer for storing system data and a second memory region including at least one semiconductor layer for storing data aside from the system data. The system data may include at least one piece of data selected from the group consisting of a booting code, a system code, and application software.
摘要:
A memory module may include a plurality of memory devices coupled to a memory controller over a same command/address bus. Methods of controlling such a memory module may include providing a mode register set command from the memory controller to each of the integrated circuit memory devices over the command/address bus during a mode register set operation. A disable signal may be provided from the memory controller to a first one of the integrated circuit memory devices over a signal line between the memory controller and the first integrated circuit memory device to thereby disable implementation of the mode register set command for the first integrated circuit memory device during the mode register set operation. An enable signal may be provided from the memory controller to a second one of the integrated circuit memory devices over a signal line between the memory controller and the second integrated circuit memory device to thereby enable implementation of the mode register set command for the second integrated circuit memory device during the mode register set operation. Moreover, the disable signal may not be provided to the second integrated circuit memory device during the mode register set operation, and the enable signal may not be provided to the first integrated circuit memory device during the mode register set operation. Related systems, devices and additional methods are also discussed.
摘要:
A semiconductor integrated circuit and method for burn-in-testing are provided that uniformly apply stress to elements of the semiconductor integrated circuit in a burn-in test mode, even when packaged. The semiconductor integrated circuit may include a transmission control unit that transmits an operation signal in a normal operating mode and blocks the operation signal in the test mode; and a test control unit that sequentially outputs a first signal and a second signal to an input/output (I/O) circuit in the test mode.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a synchronous semiconductor memory device with double data rate, and more particularly, to a synchronous semiconductor memory device for inputting and outputting data using a free-running clock and inserting a preamble indicative of start of data into the outputted data. A semiconductor memory device of the present invention receives a data read command from the exterior of the memory device in response to a predetermined clock signal inputted from the exterior, and outputting data including a preamble in response to the clock signal.