摘要:
A retrievable memory is provided with a priority encoder. The priority encoder is constituted by encoder units. Each of the encoder units is constituted by an inverter, N-channel MOS transistors and an AND gate. Upon receipt of a signal of H level from a matching line, the encoder unit outputs a signal of H level to a word line, and also outputs a signal of L level to a matching line active signal line MLA1. Then, the encoder units respectively output signals of L level to the word lines. Consequently, even when a plurality of results of a retrieving process are obtained, it is possible to output single data.
摘要:
Read data line pairs, write data line pairs, a spare read data line pair, and a spare write data line pair are provided extending in the column direction over a memory cell array. Spare bit repair is performed by replacing a data line pair. Column redundancy control circuit changes the timing for outputting the result of spare determination for a data write mode and for a data read mode. A semiconductor memory device suitable for merging with a logic and capable of reducing the current consumption and achieving a higher operation frequency is provided.
摘要:
In a data holding mode, data storage in a one bit/one cell scheme in a normal operating mode are rearranged into data storage in a twin-cell mode in which data are stored in a one bit/two cell scheme. In the twin-cell mode, two sub word lines are simultaneously driven into a selected state, and storage data of memory cells are read out on both of bit lines in a pair, to perform a sense operation. Thus, the read-out voltage can be increased to improve the data retention characteristics for lengthening a refresh interval, resulting in a reduced power consumption in the data holding mode.
摘要:
A memory cell unit includes a first storage element and a second storage element for storing complementary data with each other. In a selected state, the first and second storage elements are connected to complementary bit lines, respectively at a time. In a standby state, the bit lines are precharged to a voltage (Vccs or GND) corresponding to the data stored in the memory cell unit. Refresh-free, low-current-consumption semiconductor memory device operating stably even under a low power supply voltage can be implemented.
摘要:
In a data holding mode, data storage in a one bit/one cell scheme in a normal operating mode are rearranged into data storage in a twin-cell mode in which data are stored in a one bit/two cell scheme. In the twin-cell mode, two sub word lines are simultaneously driven into a selected state, and storage data of memory cells are read out on both of bit lines in a pair, to perform a sense operation. Thus, the read-out voltage can be increased to improve the data retention characteristics for lengthening a refresh interval, resulting in a reduced power consumption in the data holding mode.
摘要:
A memory cell unit includes a first storage element and a second storage element for storing complementary data with each other. In a selected state, the first and second storage elements are connected to complementary bit lines, respectively at a time. In a standby state, the bit lines are precharged to a voltage (Vccs or GND) corresponding to the data stored in the memory cell unit. Refresh-free, low-current-consumption semiconductor memory device operating stably even under a low power supply voltage can be implemented.
摘要:
In a data holding mode, data storage in a one bit/one cell scheme in a normal operating mode are rearranged into data storage in a twin-cell mode in which data are stored in a one bit/two cell scheme. In the twin-cell mode, two sub word lines are simultaneously driven into a selected state, and storage data of memory cells are read out on both of bit lines in a pair, to perform a sense operation. Thus, the read-out voltage can be increased to improve the data retention characteristics for lengthening a refresh interval, resulting in a reduced power consumption in the data holding mode.
摘要:
In a data holding mode, data storage in a one bit/one cell scheme in a normal operating mode are rearranged into data storage in a twin-cell mode in which data are stored in a one bit/two cell scheme. In the twin-cell mode, two sub word lines are simultaneously driven into a selected state, and storage data of memory cells are read out on both of bit lines in a pair, to perform a sense operation. Thus, the read-out voltage can be increased to improve the data retention characteristics for lengthening a refresh interval, resulting in a reduced power consumption in the data holding mode.
摘要:
A memory cell unit includes a first storage element and a second storage element for storing complementary data with each other. In a selected state, the first and second storage elements are connected to complementary bit lines, respectively at a time. In a standby state, the bit lines are precharged to a voltage (Vccs or GND) corresponding to the data stored in the memory cell unit. Refresh-free, low-current-consumption semiconductor memory device operating stably even under a low power supply voltage can be implemented.
摘要:
In a memory circuit, a transistor formed in the same process as that of a logic transistor is used for peripheral circuitry except for a region to be supplied with high voltage. Thus, the manufacturing process can be simplified and a logic-merged memory operating at a high speed is provided.