摘要:
A memory system includes a controller that generates a processor clock, and a plurality of memory devices each including an internal clock generator that generates an internal clock in synchronization with the processor clock, and a memory that performs a peak current generation operation in synchronization with the internal clock, wherein at least two of the memory devices generate their respective internal clocks at different times such that the corresponding peak current generation operations are performed at different times.
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:
Example embodiments relate to a line defect detection circuit, including a first driver disposed at one end of a line and configured to drive the line using a first voltage or a second voltage in response to a control signal, and a second driver disposed at the other end of the line and configured to drive the line using the second voltage in response to a stress signal.
摘要:
A semiconductor memory device includes a plurality of memory areas. Each of the memory areas includes a normal cell array and a redundancy cell array for repairing defective cells generated in the normal cell array such that the semiconductor memory device is usable even when memory arrays include defective cells. A size of a redundancy cell array of a first memory area is greater than a size of the redundancy cell arrays of the other memory areas.
摘要:
A method of operating a memory system including a plurality of memory devices coupled to a command address bus may be provided. In particular, a first memory device of the plurality of memory devices may be set to a first operating mode, and a second memory device of the plurality of memory devices may be set to a second operating mode different than the first operating mode. In addition, a read/write operation may be performed responsive to a read/write command address signal provided over the command address bus to the plurality of memory devices so that the first memory device operates according to the first operating mode during the read/write operation and so that the second memory device operates according to the second operating mode during the read/write operation. Related systems are also discussed.
摘要:
A dynamic semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell array including a plurality of memory cells connected between a plurality of word lines and a plurality of bit line pairs. A mode setting portion receives a mode setting code applied from an external portion to generate a power saving mode control signal for a power saving mode of operation responsive to a mode setting command. An address control portion decodes an address applied from an external portion or a refresh address to select one of the plurality of the word lines during a normal mode operation. The address control portion also selects a predetermined number of bits of the address during a power saving mode of operation. The semiconductor memory device, therefore extends the refresh cycle while reducing the refresh time resulting in a lower power consumption.
摘要:
Provided are a repair apparatus and method in a semiconductor memory device, the repair apparatus being selectively programmed suitable for a wafer-level test or a post package test. The repair apparatus includes a repair control circuit, a redundancy memory cell array, and a redundancy decoder. The repair control circuit programs one of an address signal for a first defective cell of the main memory cell array and an address signal for a second defective cell of the main memory cell array and outputs a control signal in response to the address signal undergoing the first decoding operation, the first defective cell being detected during a wafer-level test and the second defective cell being detected during a post package test. The redundancy memory cell array includes a plurality of redundancy memory cells and is activated to repair one of the first and second defective cells. The redundancy decoder is enabled or disabled in response to the control signal and is enabled to activate parts of the redundancy memory cells. The normal decoder is disabled in response to the control signal when the redundancy decoder is enabled.
摘要:
Provided is a stack type semiconductor package. The semiconductor package includes a first substrate, a first semiconductor chip, a second substrate, at least one second semiconductor chip and at least one third substrate. The first substrate has external connection terminals mounted on a first surface and a plurality of lands on a second surface that is an opposite side of the first surface. The first semiconductor chip is mounted on the second surface of the first substrate. The second substrate is attached at its first surface to the first semiconductor chip and includes plural outer lands in an outer perimeter of the second surface that is the opposite side of the first surface, a window penetrating between the first and second surface, inner lands around the window of the second surface. The second semiconductor chip is mounted on the second surface of the second substrate. At least one third substrate is attached to the first surface of the second semiconductor chip and includes plural inner lands in the outer perimeter of the second surface that is the opposite side of the first surface, and the window penetrating between the first and second surface, and the inner lands around the window of the second surface. The first and second semiconductor chips have a center pad structure.
摘要:
A semiconductor memory device having a mode control circuit includes a mode entrance portion for outputting an output signal in response to an external control signal, a mode entrance control portion for generating a mode entrance enable signal, MDEN, for controlling entry by the semiconductor device into a specific mode, for example a test mode, and a logic portion for combining the two to generate a mode signal for setting the specific mode. The mode entrance control portion includes a first and second fusing portion each including a fuse and a power-up signal for activating the MDEN in a case where the first and second fuses are maintained at an initial state or are changed at the initial state, and deactivating the MDEN otherwise. The mode control circuit prevents improper entry into the specific mode.
摘要:
A step height between first and second elevated conductive lines that are laterally spaced apart on an integrated circuit substrate may be reduced by forming a dummy conductive line beneath the second conductive line, to further elevate the second conductive line on the integrated circuit substrate. Depth-of-focus may thereby be improved so that reliability of the conductive lines may also be improved. The second conductive line and the dummy conductive line vertically overlap by an amount that is less than one half the width of the second conductive line. Thus, the capacitance between the second conductive line and the dummy conductive line may be reduced. Undue delay therefore need not be created by introduction of the dummy conductive line.