摘要:
One object is to provide a method for measuring current by which minute current can be measured. A value of current flowing through an electrical element is not directly measured but is calculated from change in a potential observed in a predetermined period. The method for measuring current includes the steps of: applying a predetermined potential to a first terminal of an electrical element having the first terminal and a second terminal; measuring an amount of change in a potential of a node connected to the second terminal; and calculating, from the amount of change in the potential, a value of current flowing between the first terminal and the second terminal of the electrical element. Thus, the value of minute current can be measured.
摘要:
One object is to provide a method for measuring current by which minute current can be measured. A value of current flowing through an electrical element is not directly measured but is calculated from change in a potential observed in a predetermined period. The method for measuring current includes the steps of: applying a predetermined potential to a first terminal of an electrical element having the first terminal and a second terminal; measuring an amount of change in a potential of a node connected to the second terminal; and calculating, from the amount of change in the potential, a value of current flowing between the first terminal and the second terminal of the electrical element. Thus, the value of minute current can be measured.
摘要:
A semiconductor device including a first transistor and a second transistor and a capacitor which are over the first transistor is provided. A semiconductor layer of the second transistor includes an offset region. In the second transistor provided with an offset region, the off-state current of the second transistor can be reduced. Thus, a semiconductor device which can hold data for a long time can be provided.
摘要:
An object is to provide a semiconductor memory device capable of copying memory data without using an external circuit. The semiconductor memory device includes a bit line to which first terminals of a plurality of memory cells are connected in common; a pre-charge circuit which is connected to the bit line and pre-charges the bit line with a specific potential in data reading; a data holding circuit comprising a capacitor which temporarily holds data read out from the memory cell or data which is written to the memory cell; and an inverted data output circuit which outputs inverted data of data held in the data holding circuit to the bit line. The inverted data output circuit includes a means for controlling output of inverted data of data held in the data holding circuit.
摘要:
An object is to provide a semiconductor memory device capable of copying memory data without using an external circuit. The semiconductor memory device includes a bit line to which first terminals of a plurality of memory cells are connected in common; a pre-charge circuit which is connected to the bit line and pre-charges the bit line with a specific potential in data reading; a data holding circuit comprising a capacitor which temporarily holds data read out from the memory cell or data which is written to the memory cell; and an inverted data output circuit which outputs inverted data of data held in the data holding circuit to the bit line. The inverted data output circuit includes a means for controlling output of inverted data of data held in the data holding circuit.
摘要:
A semiconductor device including a first transistor and a second transistor and a capacitor which are over the first transistor is provided. A semiconductor layer of the second transistor includes an offset region. In the second transistor provided with an offset region, the off-state current of the second transistor can be reduced. Thus, a semiconductor device which can hold data for a long time can be provided.
摘要:
It is an object to provide a display having high visibility and a transflective type liquid crystal display device having a reflection electrode having a concavo-convex structure formed without especially increasing the process. During manufacturing a transflective liquid crystal display device, a reflection electrode of a plurality of irregularly arranged island-like patterns and a transparent electrode of a transparent conductive film are layered in forming an electrode having transparent and reflection electrodes thereby having a concavo-convex form to enhance the scattering ability of light and hence the visibility of display. Furthermore, because the plurality of irregularly arranged island-like patterns can be formed simultaneous with an interconnection, a concavo-convex structure can be formed during the manufacturing process without especially increasing the patterning process only for forming a concavo-convex structure. It is accordingly possible to greatly reduce cost and improve productivity.
摘要:
An object of the present invention is to provide a semiconductor device which can obtain the high potential necessary for writing data to a memory, using a small circuit area. In the present invention, by using as input voltage of a booster circuit not the conventionally used output VDD of a regulator circuit 104, but rather an output VDD0 of a rectifier circuit portion 103, which is a higher potential than the VDD, the high potential necessary for writing data to a memory can be obtained with a small circuit area.
摘要:
To provide a semiconductor device including an RFID which can transmit and receive individual information without checking of the remaining charge of a battery or a replacing operation of the battery in accordance with deterioration over time of the battery for driving, and can maintain an excellent state for transmission and reception of individual information even when power of a radio wave or an electromagnetic wave from outside is insufficient. A battery (also described as a secondary battery) is provided as a power supply for supplying power to the RFID. Then, when power which is obtained from a signal received from outside is larger than predetermined power, its surplus power is stored in the battery; and when the power which is obtained from the signal received from outside is smaller than the predetermined power, power which is obtained from the battery is used for the power for driving.
摘要:
A low-power programmable LSI that can perform dynamic configuration is provided. The programmable LSI includes a plurality of logic elements. The plurality of logic elements each include a configuration memory. Each of the plurality of logic elements performs different arithmetic processing and changes an electrical connection between the logic elements, in accordance with the configuration data stored in the configuration memory. The configuration memory includes a set of a volatile storage circuit and a nonvolatile storage circuit. The nonvolatile storage circuit includes a transistor whose channel is formed in an oxide semiconductor layer and a capacitor whose one of a pair of electrodes is electrically connected to a node that is set in a floating state when the transistor is turned off.