Boosting a digit line voltage for a write operation

    公开(公告)号:US09721638B1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-01

    申请号:US15151065

    申请日:2016-05-10

    CPC classification number: G11C11/2275 G11C11/1697 G11C11/221 G11C11/2273

    Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for operating a ferroelectric memory cell or cells are described. The magnitude of a voltage applied across a ferroelectric capacitor may be dynamically increased during a write operation. For example, a memory cell may be selected for a write operation, and a voltage may be applied to a digit line corresponding to the memory cell during the write operation. An additional charge may be transferred to the digit line—e.g., from an energy storage component, such as a capacitor, that is in electronic communication with the digit line. In turn, the voltage across the ferroelectric capacitor of the memory cell may be increased.

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