Abstract:
Integrated circuit memory devices that utilize preferred masking techniques include a memory cell array and a mask signal generator that generates first and second internal data masking signals in response to at least one single data rate mode signal. A data controller is also provided to pass input write data to the memory cell array when the first and second internal data masking signals are inactive and mask at least a portion of the input write data from the memory cell array when one of the first and second internal data masking signals is active. This ability to mask data facilitates operation of the memory device in a specialized single data rate mode for testing using conventional test equipment.
Abstract:
A phase locked delay circuit which reduces the layout area of a semiconductor device includes a delay buffer, a main delay portion, a delay line, means for detecting phase synchronization, a switching unit, a clock driver, and a flag signal generator. The delay buffer receives an external system clock signal, delays the received signal for a predetermined first delay time, and buffers the delayed signal. The main delay portion delays the output of the delay buffer for a predetermined second delay time in response to a flag signal, or bypasses the output of the delay buffer. The delay line sequentially delays the output of the main delay portion for a unit time. The phase synchronization detecting means detects a third delay time required for synchronizing the output of the main delay portion with the output of the delay buffer in response to the flag signal, using the output of the delay line, and activates a corresponding enable signal. The flag signal generator activates the flag signal only when the phase synchronization detecting means detects the third delay time. The switching unit is controlled by enable signals and switches a corresponding signal among signals output by the delay line. The clock driver delays the output of the switching for a fourth delay time and outputs the delayed signal as an internal clock signal.
Abstract:
A method of operating an input/output interface includes selecting one of a plurality of output driver circuits according to a mode selection signal, and outputting a data signal using the selected one of the plurality of output driver circuits. Another method of operating an includes generating a mode selection signal based on a received command signal, and controlling an on-die termination (ODT) circuit included in the input/output interface according to the mode selection signal. Another method of operating an includes generating a mode selection signal based on a received command signal, and controlling an ODT circuit included in the input/output interface according to the mode selection signal.
Abstract:
A semiconductor memory device having improved refresh characteristics includes a memory array including a plurality of memory cells; a test unit configured to test refresh characteristics of the memory array and generate a first fail address signal; a storage unit configured to store the first fail address signal; and a refresh unit configured to perform a refresh operation on the memory array, wherein the refresh unit is configured to receive the first fail address signal from the storage unit, perform the refresh operation on a first memory cell that does not correspond to the first fail address signal according to a first period, and perform the refresh operation on a second memory cell that corresponds to the first fail address signal according to a second period that is shorter than the first period.
Abstract:
A method of operating an input/output interface includes selecting one of a plurality of output driver circuits according to a mode selection signal, and outputting a data signal using the selected one of the plurality of output driver circuits. Another method of operating an includes generating a mode selection signal based on a received command signal, and controlling an on-die termination (ODT) circuit included in the input/output interface according to the mode selection signal. Another method of operating an includes generating a mode selection signal based on a received command signal, and controlling an ODT circuit included in the input/output interface according to the mode selection signal.
Abstract:
In a communication system, data is selectively transmitted using single-ended or differential signaling. The data is transmitted in relation to a plurality of clock signals having different relative phases. When the data is transmitted using single-ended signaling, data on adjacent signal lines undergo logic transitions at different times in relation to the plurality of clock signals.
Abstract:
A memory device identifies memory blocks that contain substandard memory cells. The memory device then determines row address codes to apply to the memory blocks during refresh operations. The row address codes determine which memory blocks of the memory block are refreshed together. The row address codes are designed to ensure that memory blocks having substandard memory cells, which must be refreshed more frequently than other cells, are refreshed together, while memory blocks without substandard memory cells are refreshed together.
Abstract:
In a communication system, data is selectively transmitted using single-ended or differential signaling. The data is transmitted in relation to a plurality of clock signals having different relative phases. When the data is transmitted using single-ended signaling, data on adjacent signal lines undergo logic transitions at different times in relation to the plurality of clock signals.
Abstract:
A semiconductor memory module includes a memory module board having at least one semiconductor memory device, an advanced memory buffer (AMB) for receiving the data and the command/address signal from a host and providing the data and the command/address signal to the at least one semiconductor memory device, and a second termination resistor unit located on the memory module board and electrically connected to the AMB. The at least one semiconductor memory device includes a data input buffer for receiving data via a first input terminal and receiving a first reference voltage via a second input terminal, a command/address input buffer for receiving a command/address signal via a first input terminal and receiving a second reference voltage via a second input terminal, and a first termination resistor unit connected to the first input terminal of the data input buffer.
Abstract:
A semiconductor memory device includes a cell array unit having a plurality of banks each having a plurality of blocks, and a refresh controller configured to set at least one of the blocks as a test block, perform a refresh operation on the blocks except for the test block in a self-refresh operation period, determine a refresh period of the test block, and then set another one of the blocks as the test block.