Power management mechanism
    1.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09880596B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-30

    申请号:US13536819

    申请日:2012-06-28

    CPC classification number: G06F1/26 G06F1/28 G11C7/12 H02M3/335 Y10T307/406

    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a global power supply node. A first power domain has a first power management circuit, which includes a local power supply node. A first power control circuit is capable of receiving an input signal. A second power control circuit has a higher current capacity than the first power control circuit. The first power control circuit and the second power control circuit are coupled to the local power supply node and the global power supply node. The input signal is configured to initiate a power sequence, e.g., a power up process or a power down process, in the first power control circuit. A first control signal generated by the first power control circuit is configured to initiate a power sequence in the second power control circuit.

    Sense amplifier scheme for low voltage SRAM and register files
    2.
    发明授权
    Sense amplifier scheme for low voltage SRAM and register files 有权
    用于低电压SRAM和寄存器文件的感应放大器方案

    公开(公告)号:US08315119B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-20

    申请号:US12684842

    申请日:2010-01-08

    Inventor: Bharath Upputuri

    CPC classification number: G11C11/419 G11C7/067 G11C11/413 G11C11/418

    Abstract: A sense amplifier scheme for SRAM is disclosed. In accordance with one of the embodiments of the present application, a sense amplifier circuit includes a bit line, a sense amplifier output, a power supply node having a power supply voltage, a keeper circuit including an NMOS transistor, and a noise threshold control circuit. The keeper circuit is sized to supply sufficient current to compensate a leakage current of the bit line and maintains a voltage level of the bit line and the noise threshold control circuit lowers a trip point of the sense amplifier output.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于SRAM的读出放大器方案。 根据本申请的一个实施例,读出放大器电路包括位线,读出放大器输出,具有电源电压的电源节点,包括NMOS晶体管的保持电路和噪声阈值控制电路 。 保持器电路的尺寸设置为提供足够的电流以补偿位线的漏电流并维持位线的电压电平,并且噪声阈值控制电路降低读出放大器输出的跳变点。

    Memory cells having a row-based read and/or write support circuitry
    3.
    发明授权
    Memory cells having a row-based read and/or write support circuitry 有权
    存储单元具有基于行的读和/或写支持电路

    公开(公告)号:US08630134B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-14

    申请号:US13489055

    申请日:2012-06-05

    CPC classification number: G11C11/419 G11C7/1051 G11C8/08 G11C11/412 G11C11/413

    Abstract: A method of controlling a plurality of memory cells in a row. The method includes controlling a switching element using at least one write word line signal to raise a voltage of a node connected to the plurality of memory cells in the row when the plurality of memory cells in the row operate in a first mode. The method further includes controlling at least one transistor using the at least one write word line signal to connect the plurality of memory cells in the row to a reference voltage when the plurality of memory cells in the row operate in a second mode.

    Abstract translation: 一种控制一行中的多个存储单元的方法。 该方法包括当行中的多个存储单元在第一模式下操作时,使用至少一个写字线信号来控制开关元件,以提高连接到行中的多个存储单元的节点的电压。 该方法还包括:当行中的多个存储器单元以第二模式操作时,使用至少一个写入字线信号来控制至少一个晶体管,以将该行中的多个存储单元连接到参考电压。

    MEMORY CELLS HAVING A ROW-BASED READ AND/OR WRITE SUPPORT CIRCUITRY
    5.
    发明申请
    MEMORY CELLS HAVING A ROW-BASED READ AND/OR WRITE SUPPORT CIRCUITRY 有权
    具有基于读取和/或写入支持电路的存储单元

    公开(公告)号:US20120243347A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-27

    申请号:US13489055

    申请日:2012-06-05

    CPC classification number: G11C11/419 G11C7/1051 G11C8/08 G11C11/412 G11C11/413

    Abstract: A method of controlling a plurality of memory cells in a row. The method includes controlling a switching element using at least one write word line signal to raise a voltage of a node connected to the plurality of memory cells in the row when the plurality of memory cells in the row operate in a first mode. The method further includes controlling at least one transistor using the at least one write word line signal to connect the plurality of memory cells in the row to a reference voltage when the plurality of memory cells in the row operate in a second mode.

    Abstract translation: 一种控制一行中的多个存储单元的方法。 该方法包括当行中的多个存储单元在第一模式下操作时,使用至少一个写字线信号来控制开关元件,以提高连接到行中的多个存储单元的节点的电压。 该方法还包括:当行中的多个存储器单元以第二模式操作时,使用至少一个写入字线信号来控制至少一个晶体管,以将该行中的多个存储单元连接到参考电压。

    Memory cells having a row-based read and/or write support circuitry
    6.
    发明授权
    Memory cells having a row-based read and/or write support circuitry 有权
    存储单元具有基于行的读和/或写支持电路

    公开(公告)号:US08213242B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-07-03

    申请号:US12888860

    申请日:2010-09-23

    CPC classification number: G11C11/419 G11C7/1051 G11C8/08 G11C11/412 G11C11/413

    Abstract: A circuit comprises a plurality of memory cells in a row, at least one write word line, and a write support circuit coupled to the at least one write word line and to the plurality of memory cells in the row. The write support circuit includes a first current path and at least one second current path. A current path of the at least one second current path corresponds to a respective write word line of the at least one write word line. A write word line of the at least one write word line is configured to select the first current path when the plurality of memory cells in the row operates in a first mode, and to select a second current path of the at least one second current path when the plurality of memory cells in the row operates in a second mode.

    Abstract translation: 一个电路包括一行中的多个存储器单元,至少一个写入字线和耦合到该至少一个写入字线和该行中多个存储单元的写入支持电路。 写支持电路包括第一电流路径和至少一个第二电流路径。 所述至少一个第二电流路径的电流路径对应于所述至少一个写入字线的相应写入字线。 所述至少一个写入字线的写入字线被配置为当所述行中的所述多个存储器单元以第一模式操作时选择所述第一电流路径,并且选择所述至少一个第二电流路径的第二电流路径 当行中的多个存储单元在第二模式下操作时。

    MEMORY CELLS HAVING A ROW-BASED READ AND/OR WRITE SUPPORT CIRCUITRY
    8.
    发明申请
    MEMORY CELLS HAVING A ROW-BASED READ AND/OR WRITE SUPPORT CIRCUITRY 有权
    具有基于读取和/或写入支持电路的存储单元

    公开(公告)号:US20120075939A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-29

    申请号:US12888860

    申请日:2010-09-23

    CPC classification number: G11C11/419 G11C7/1051 G11C8/08 G11C11/412 G11C11/413

    Abstract: A circuit comprises a plurality of memory cells in a row, at least one write word line, and a write support circuit coupled to the at least one write word line and to the plurality of memory cells in the row. The write support circuit includes a first current path and at least one second current path. A current path of the at least one second current path corresponds to a respective write word line of the at least one write word line. A write word line of the at least one write word line is configured to select the first current path when the plurality of memory cells in the row operates in a first mode, and to select a second current path of the at least one second current path when the plurality of memory cells in the row operates in a second mode.

    Abstract translation: 一个电路包括一行中的多个存储器单元,至少一个写入字线和耦合到该至少一个写入字线和该行中多个存储器单元的写入支持电路。 写支持电路包括第一电流路径和至少一个第二电流路径。 所述至少一个第二电流路径的电流路径对应于所述至少一个写入字线的相应写入字线。 所述至少一个写入字线的写入字线被配置为当所述行中的所述多个存储器单元以第一模式操作时选择所述第一电流路径,并且选择所述至少一个第二电流路径的第二电流路径 当行中的多个存储单元在第二模式下操作时。

    POWER MANAGEMENT MECHANISM
    9.
    发明申请
    POWER MANAGEMENT MECHANISM 有权
    电力管理机制

    公开(公告)号:US20110198923A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-18

    申请号:US12706849

    申请日:2010-02-17

    CPC classification number: G06F1/26 G06F1/28 G11C7/12 H02M3/335 Y10T307/406

    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a global power supply node. A first power domain has a first power management circuit, which includes a local power supply node. A first power control circuit is capable of receiving an input signal. A second power control circuit has a higher current capacity than the first power control circuit. The first power control circuit and the second power control circuit are coupled to the local power supply node and the global power supply node. The input signal is configured to initiate a power sequence, e.g., a power up process or a power down process, in the first power control circuit. A first control signal generated by the first power control circuit is configured to initiate a power sequence in the second power control circuit.

    Abstract translation: 集成电路包括全局电源节点。 第一电源域具有第一电源管理电路,其包括本地电源节点。 第一功率控制电路能够接收输入信号。 第二功率控制电路具有比第一功率控制电路更高的电流容量。 第一功率控制电路和第二功率控制电路耦合到本地电源节点和全局电源节点。 输入信号被配置为在第一功率控制电路中启动功率序列,例如上电过程或断电过程。 由第一功率控制电路产生的第一控制信号被配置为启动第二功率控制电路中的功率序列。

    POWER MANAGEMENT MECHANISM
    10.
    发明申请
    POWER MANAGEMENT MECHANISM 有权
    电力管理机制

    公开(公告)号:US20120274135A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-11-01

    申请号:US13536819

    申请日:2012-06-28

    CPC classification number: G06F1/26 G06F1/28 G11C7/12 H02M3/335 Y10T307/406

    Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a global power supply node. A first power domain has a first power management circuit, which includes a local power supply node. A first power control circuit is capable of receiving an input signal. A second power control circuit has a higher current capacity than the first power control circuit. The first power control circuit and the second power control circuit are coupled to the local power supply node and the global power supply node. The input signal is configured to initiate a power sequence, e.g., a power up process or a power down process, in the first power control circuit. A first control signal generated by the first power control circuit is configured to initiate a power sequence in the second power control circuit.

    Abstract translation: 集成电路包括全局电源节点。 第一电源域具有第一电源管理电路,其包括本地电源节点。 第一功率控制电路能够接收输入信号。 第二功率控制电路具有比第一功率控制电路更高的电流容量。 第一功率控制电路和第二功率控制电路耦合到本地电源节点和全局电源节点。 输入信号被配置为在第一功率控制电路中启动功率序列,例如上电过程或断电过程。 由第一功率控制电路产生的第一控制信号被配置为启动第二功率控制电路中的功率序列。

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