Abstract:
An apparatus includes a first external terminal, a first circuit, a signal line and a second circuit, The first external terminal receives at least one of data mask information and data bus inversion information. The first circuit performs one of an error check operation and as data bus invasion operation. The signal line is coupled between the first external terminal and the first circuit. The second circuit is coupled to the signal line and first a voltage level of the signal line at a substantially constant level responsive to a first control signal.