摘要:
A static memory cell is connected with word lines and data lines. First and second switches are connected in series between a data line and on output circuit. A sense amplifier has an input/output terminal connected to a common connection point of the said first and second switches. The first switch is turned off in synchronism with commencing operation of the sense amplifier such that the parasitic capacitance of the data line as viewed from the sense amplifier decreases. The second switching means is turned on a predetermined time later in order to transmit the output signal of the sense amplifier to the output circuit.
摘要:
A main memory is subdivided into a shared region to undergo a write access from a plurality of processors and an input/output device and a plurality of private regions to undergo a write access only from the associated processor. Each of the cache devices includes a region discriminating circuit for determining whether an address generated from the processor is to be employed for an access to the shared region or to the private regions. If the access is to be conducted to the shared region, the cache devices operate according to the write-through method. On the other hand, if the access is to be conducted to the private region, the cache devices operate according to the copy-back method. When the processor or the input/output device rewrites data in the shared region of the main memory, the stored data of the shared region in the cache device of the processor is invalidated.
摘要:
A static memory cell is connected with word lines and data lines. First and second switches are connected in series between a data line and an output circuit. A sense amplifier has an input/output terminal connected to a common connection point of the said first and second switches. The first switch is turned off in synchronism with commencing operation of the sense amplifier such that the parasitic capacitance of the data line as viewed from the sense amplifier decreases. The second switching means is turned on a predetermined time later in order to transmit the output signal of the sense amplifier to the output circuit.
摘要:
In a cache memory setup, a buffer register is provided to accommodate the data read from a data memory. Between the buffer register and the data memory is connected a selector. This selector selectively transfers to the buffer register part of the data read from the data memory. The remaining part of the data is replaced with appropriate data for transfer to the buffer register. This arrangement provides the cache memory with a partial-write function.
摘要:
In a cache memory setup, a buffer register is provided to accommodate the data read from a data memory. Between the buffer register and the data memory is connected a selector. This selector selectively transfers to the buffer register part of the data read from the data memory. The remaining part of the data is replaced with appropriate data for transfer to the buffer register. This arrangement provides the cache memory with a partial-write function.
摘要:
Herein disclosed is a multiprocessor system which comprises first and second processors (1001 and 1002), first and second cache memories (100:#1 and #2), an address bus (123), a data bus (126), an invalidating signal line (PURGE:131) and a main memory (1004). The first and second cache memories are operated by the copy-back method. The state of the data of the first cache (100:#1) exists in one state selected from a group consisting of an invalid first state, a valid and non-updated second state and a valid and updated third state. The second cache (100:#2) is constructed like the first cache. When the write access of the first processor hits the first cache, the state of the data of the first cache is shifted from the second state to the third state, and the first cache outputs the address of the write hit and the invalidating signal to the address bus and the invalidating signal line, respectively. When the write access from the first processor misses the first cache, a data of one block is block-transferred from the main memory to the first cache, and the invalidating signal is outputted. After this, the first cache executes the write of the data in the transfer block. In case the first and second caches hold the data in the third state relating to the pertinent address when an address of an access request is fed to the address bus (123), the pertinent cache writes back the pertinent data in the main memory.
摘要:
The semiconductor device has more-significant global data lines and less-significant data lines hierarchically formed, and switches for controlling the more-significant global data lines and the less-significant data lines to be connected each other. In addition, the semiconductor device has the unit for precharging the global data lines independently of the data lines.
摘要:
A semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell array divided into a plurality of areas, a common data bus connected to an input/output circuit, a plurality of individual data buses connected to different areas of the memory cell array through different paths respectively, and a bidirectional buffer connected to the common data bus and the individual data buses. In the semiconductor memory device, the bidirectional buffers transmit data bidirectionally between the common data bus and a selected one of the individual data buses.
摘要:
In a semiconductor memory having a plurality of memory banks that can be independently accessed, remedying bit registers that are substituted for defective memory cells are respectively provided for memory banks in a one-to-one relationship. Also, means for sharing the plurality of remedying bit registers in each memory bank is arranged.
摘要:
A duty detection circuit includes an integration circuit for receiving an RCLK signal and an FCLK signal that are internal clock signals generated by a DLL circuit, and generating voltage levels in accordance with the duty ratio of these internal clock signals; an amplifier for amplifying the output of the integration circuit; a latch circuit for latching the output of the amplifier; a control circuit for controlling the operation timings of each component; a bias circuit for feeding a BIAS signal to the integration circuit; and a frequency monitor circuit unit for monitoring the frequency of the clock signal. The frequency monitor circuit unit is a circuit component used when the power source is turned on, during resetting, and when other initial settings are performed, and detects the actual frequency of the clock signal and adjusts the amount of charging or discharging of the capacitors C1 through C4 in the integration circuit according to this actual frequency.