摘要:
A dynamic read/write memory in which refreshing is performed within a read/write cycle so that write recovery time is not prolonged. A word line corresponding to a current address is continuously rendered operative within a write period. When a write operation is completed, the word line is rendered operative so that refreshing is initiated. A word line is rendered operative only within a given period of a read period.
摘要:
A virtual type static semiconductor memory device according to the present invention comprises a refresh detector circuit for detecting the enabling operation of a refresh control circuit and a terminal for outputting to an outside a detection signal which is generated from the refresh detector circuit. The virtual type static semiconductor memory device informs a present refresh operation to the outside when it is accessed from the outside during the time period in which a refresh operation is conducted in the semiconductor memory device. A system employing the semiconductor memory device allows a slow access at that time only and allows access to be gained to the semiconductor memory device at high speed at other times.
摘要:
This invention provides a refresh operation control circuit for a semiconductor memory device. Two flip-flop circuits respectively temporarily hold a normal read start command signal and a refresh start command signal generated within the memory device. A normal operation/refresh operation priority determining circuit wherein 2-input logic circuits are cross-connected so that one output in each case of each of these two flip-flop circuits provides one input of the other flip-flop circuit. The priority determining circuit determines the priority of normal read operation and refresh operation in accordance with the logic level relationship of the one inputs. Either control of the start of normal read operation or control of the start of refresh operation is carried out in accordance with the output of this determination.
摘要:
A semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell array, a spare memory cell array, a first addressing circuit for designating an address of the memory cell array, a second addressing circuit for designating an address of the spare memory cell array, a drive circuit for activating a select line designated by each of the first and second addressing circuits, a program circuit for generating a predetermined output based on whether the memory cell array has a defect or fault or not, and a select circuit responsive to an output from the program circuit for supplying an activation signal to the designated select line at an earlier timing when there is no fault in the memory array cell, and supplying an activation signal delayed by a time necessary for the selection of the spare memory cell array when there is a fault in the memory cell array.
摘要:
The invention discloses a semiconductor memory device possessing high operational reliability. In the semiconductor memory device according to the invention, a plurality of well regions of a conductivity type different from that of a semiconductor substrate are formed in the semiconductor substrate, and a memory cell array and a bit line driver are formed in other well regions, situated away from each other. With this arrangement, the number of signal lines to be connected to the well region in which the memory cell array is formed can be reduced, and the adverse influence of minority carriers generated upon operation of the bit line driver can be prevented. With this arrangement, well bias can be applied only to memory cell array. As a result, the operational reliability of the semiconductor memory device can be improved.
摘要:
A field programmable gate array, comprises: a plurality of circuit blocks each having logic circuits; at least one spare circuit block having logic circuits; a set of interconnections including at least one interconnection for connecting at least one of the circuit blocks and the at least one spare circuit programmably; and at least one connecting element disposed on the interconnection of the set of interconnections which turns its status from a turned-on state to a turned-off state or vice versa when programmed. When any one of the circuit blocks is defective, since the defective circuit block can be replaced with the spare circuit block, it is possible to retain any desired functions of the logic circuits by programming the connecting means, thus improving the production yield of the field programmable gate array and thereby reducing the manufacturing cost thereof.
摘要:
A field programmable gate array comprises: a first wire group (8) composed of a plurality of first wires; a second wire group (7) composed of a plurality of second wires; switching sections (9) provided at least one intersection between the first and second wires of the first and second wire groups (8, 7), for determining connection and disconnection between both when programmed; and a basis cell (6B) having a first transmission gate (4) turned on in response to a high gate voltage and a second transmission gate (5) turned on in response to a low gate voltage, gates of the first and second transmission gates (4, 5) being connected to each other as a common gate or being connectable to each other as a common gate by the switching sections when programmed, input and output terminals and the common gates of the first and second transmission gates (4, 5) being connected to any of the first wires of the first wire group (8), respectively. Wiring of different lengths is provided for connecting circuit elements within the field programmable gate array, with wires of a first length being more numerous than wires of a second, longer length. The quantity of wires of different lengths varies in accordance with the -2.5 power of the length of the wires.
摘要:
Two or more voltage bootstrap circuits are included, and are sequentially operated. A continuous data write/read operation can be performed at a high speed. One of the two voltage bootstrap circuits is used for the data write/read operation and the other thereof is used for the refresh operation, thereby shortening the time required for refreshing.
摘要:
This invention provides an intermediate potential generating circuit comprising a load element of which one end is connected to a first potential supply source, a first transistor of a first conductivity type of which one end and the gate thereof are connected to the other end of the load element, a second transistor of a second conductivity type of which one end is connected to the other end of the first transistor, and the gate and the other end thereof are connected together, a constant-voltage means connected between the other end of the second transistor and a second potential supply source for causing a specific voltage drop between the ends of the contant-voltage means, a third transistor of the first conductivity type of which one end is connected to the first potential supply source, the gate is connected to a node between the load element and the first transistor, and the other end thereof is connected to an output terminal, and a fourth transistor of the second conductivity type which is connected between the output terminal and the second supply source and of which the gate is connected to a node between the second transistor and the constant-voltage means.
摘要:
A semiconductor device comprises a logic circuit and a memory including a timing signal generator circuit, both formed in a substrate, and a wiring connecting the logic circuit to the memory, in which a diffusion layers connected to receive a predetermined potential is located under an area of the wiring situated between the logic circuit and the memory whereby it is possible to alleviate an effect from minority carriers and a substrate potential variation.