摘要:
A memory chain with capacitors having different capacitances, depending on the location of the memory cell within the chain, is described. Varying the capacitances of the capacitors advantageously enables an effective capacitance for all memory cells within the chain to be about the same.
摘要:
An IC with memory cells arranged in groups is described. The memory cells, for example, are ferroelectric memory cells. The IC includes a variable voltage generator (VVG) for generating an output voltage having a different voltage level depending on a location of an addressed memory cell within the memory group is provided. By providing different voltage levels for reads and/or writes, signal loss caused by capacitances which is dependent on the location of the memory cell within the group can be avoided. This improves read and/or write operations in series memory architectures.
摘要:
A memory cell signal window testing apparatus 101 and method for testing the signal window of a memory are disclosed. First data is written to a memory cell during a write cycle. A low cell signal is read from the memory cell during a first read cycle. A comparison is made between the low signal and a low reference signal. The result of the comparison is stored in a first storage register. Second data is then written to the memory cell during a write cycle. A high cell signal is read from the memory cell during a second read cycle. A comparison is made between the high cell signal and a high reference signal. The result of the comparison is stored in a second storage register. The results in the first and second storage registers are compared and an output is provided indicating that the memory cell has failed the test if the comparison shows that both the low cell signal is higher than the low reference signal and the high cell signal is lower than the high reference signal.
摘要:
A method for reducing noise coupling in a memory array is disclosed. The memory array includes a plurality memory cells interconnected by wordlines, bitlines, and platelines. The memory cells are arranged in columns having first and second bitlines coupled to a sense amplifier. During a memory access, at least adjacent bitlines pairs are not activated. The selected bitline pair or pairs are provided with a plateline pulse.
摘要:
A semiconductor memory comprises a first capacitor for storing digital data connecting a cell plate line to a first bit-line through a first select transistor. The first select transistor is activated through a connection to a word line. At least one reference capacitor provides a reference voltage to a reference bit-line. A sense amplifier connected to the first and reference bit-lines measures a differential read signal on the first and reference bit-lines. A toggle flip flop alternately changes the polarization of charge stored on the reference capacitors.
摘要:
A memory cell signal window testing apparatus 101 and method for testing the signal window of a memory are disclosed. First data is written to a memory cell during a write cycle. A low cell signal is read from the memory cell during a first read cycle. A comparison is made between the low signal and a low reference signal. The result of the comparison is stored in a first storage register. Second data is then written to the memory cell during a write cycle. A high cell signal is read from the memory cell during a second read cycle. A comparison is made between the high cell signal and a high reference signal. The result of the comparison is stored in a second storage register. The results in the first and second storage registers are compared and an output is provided indicating that the memory cell has failed the test if the comparison shows that both the low cell signal is higher than the low reference signal and the high cell signal is lower than the high reference signal.
摘要:
The present invention provides a test mode section for facilitating a worst case product test sequence for signal margin to ensure full product functionality over the entire component lifetime taking all aging effects into account. A semiconductor memory test mode configuration includes a first capacitor for storing digital data connecting a cell plate line to a first bit line through a first select transistor. The first select transistor is activated through a connection to a word line. A second capacitor stores digital data and connects the cell plate line to a second bit line through a second select transistor. The second select transistor is activated through a connection to the word line. A sense amplifier is connected to the first and second bit lines for measuring a differential read signal on the first and second bit lines A resistor is connected to one or both of the bit lines through transistors for adding or reducing the amount of charge on the first bit line when the third transistor is turned on to reduce the differential read signal.
摘要:
A semiconductor device comprises a memory cell array, bit line, /bit line complementary to the bit line, reference voltage generating circuit and sense amplifier. The bit line is connected to the memory cells and applied with a voltage read from each memory cell of the memory cell array. The /bit line is supplied with a reference voltage. The reference voltage generating circuit generates the reference voltage that has temperature dependence for compensating a change in the voltage, read to the bit line, due to temperature. The reference voltage generating circuit controls the reference voltage such that the reference voltage assumes a midpoint of trails of a signal value distribution indicative of “0” data and a signal value distribution indicative of “1” data. The sense amplifier compares the voltage, read to the bit line, with the reference voltage supplied to the /bit line, and amplifies the difference therebetween.
摘要:
A semiconductor device comprises a memory cell array, bit line, /bit line complementary to the bit line, reference voltage generating circuit and sense amplifier. The bit line is connected to the memory cells and applied with a voltage read from each memory cell of the memory cell array. The /bit line is supplied with a reference voltage. The reference voltage generating circuit generates the reference voltage that has temperature dependence for compensating a change in the voltage, read to the bit line, due to temperature. The reference voltage generating circuit controls the reference voltage such that the reference voltage assumes a midpoint of trails of a signal value distribution indicative of “0” data and a signal value distribution indicative of “1” data. The sense amplifier compares the voltage, read to the bit line, with the reference voltage supplied to the /bit line, and amplifies the difference therebetween.
摘要:
Memory reliability is improved by using redundancy to repair errors detected by ECC. In one embodiment, redundancy repairs errors which cannot be corrected by ECC. The redundancy can employ the use of electronic fuses, enabling repairs after an IC containing the memory is packaged. Redundancy can also be performed prior to packaging of the IC.