Logic gate circuit and parallel bit test circuit for semiconductor
memory devices, capable of operation at low power source levels
    1.
    发明授权
    Logic gate circuit and parallel bit test circuit for semiconductor memory devices, capable of operation at low power source levels 失效
    用于半导体存储器件的逻辑门电路和并行位测试电路,能够在低电源电平下工作

    公开(公告)号:US5646897A

    公开(公告)日:1997-07-08

    申请号:US426384

    申请日:1995-04-21

    摘要: A logic circuit is provided for a memory device which can be operated at a high speed with a lower voltage power source level than conventional devices. This logic circuit can be used in a multi-bit test circuit executing the wired-OR-logic operation of complementary logic signals from a plurality of pre-sense amplifiers, receiving the output of the wired-OR-logic operation by an emitter follower using a bipolar transistor, and outputting an AND signal of the complementary logic signals by a level comparing circuit. A sense amplifier is also provided for executing the wired-OR-logic operation of complementary logic signals from a plurality of pre-sense amplifiers, raising the level of the output of the wired-OR-logic operation by a level shift circuit having a semiconductor element for applying an inverse bias potential to an input signal, executing the wired-OR-operation of the shifted up output and outputs from other blocks, and receiving and amplifying the output of the wired-OR-logic operation.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于存储器件的逻辑电路,其可以以比传统器件更低的电压电源电平在高速下操作。 该逻辑电路可以用于执行来自多个预读取放大器的互补逻辑信号的有线或逻辑运算的多位测试电路,通过射极跟随器接收有线或逻辑运算的输出,使用 双极晶体管,并通过电平比较电路输出互补逻辑信号的“与”信号。 还提供读出放大器,用于执行来自多个预读放大器的互补逻辑信号的有线或逻辑运算,通过具有半导体的电平移位电路提高布线或逻辑运算的输出电平 元件,用于对输入信号施加反向偏置电位,执行移位上升输出的线或运算和其他块的输出,以及接收和放大有线逻辑运算的输出。

    Synchronous memory with pipelined write operation
    2.
    发明授权
    Synchronous memory with pipelined write operation 失效
    具有流水线写入操作的同步存储器

    公开(公告)号:US5761150A

    公开(公告)日:1998-06-02

    申请号:US651873

    申请日:1996-05-21

    摘要: There is provided a method of controlling an internal address signal of an RAM in which a late-write method is realized on a chip. Two sets of address registers for reading and writing are provided for each address and further a middle register is provided between the two sets of address registers. The middle register is controlled by a signal formed by obtaining the AND result of a clock signal and a write enable signal and the two sets of address registers for reading and writing are controlled only by the clock signal. A selection circuit selects outputs of the two sets of address registers as an input in accordance with the write enable signal to control an internal address.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种控制RAM的内部地址信号的方法,其中在芯片上实现了后期写入方法。 为每个地址提供两组用于读取和写入的地址寄存器,并且还在两组地址寄存器之间提供中间寄存器。 中间寄存器由通过获得时钟信号和写入使能信号的AND结果而形成的信号控制,并且用于读取和写入的两组地址寄存器仅由时钟信号控制。 选择电路根据写使能信号选择两组地址寄存器的输出作为输入,以控制内部地址。

    High-speed semiconductor memory device and data processing system using
the same
    3.
    发明授权
    High-speed semiconductor memory device and data processing system using the same 失效
    高速半导体存储器件和数据处理系统使用相同

    公开(公告)号:US5654931A

    公开(公告)日:1997-08-05

    申请号:US213531

    申请日:1994-03-16

    IPC分类号: G11C7/22 G11C13/00

    CPC分类号: G11C7/22

    摘要: A semiconductor integrated circuit device is divided into a plurality of blocks, which are individually equipped with signal generate units such that the signal generate units are distributed in the semiconductor integrated circuit device. The semiconductor integrated circuit device is preferably constructed to generate the pulse signal by the pulse generate units which are provided for the individual blocks, after all initial logic operations on the data and control signals have been taken. Thanks to this construction, an SRAM, for example, can have its write recovery time minimized to 0 so that it can achieve high-speed operations. Moreover, since predecoders are provided for the individual blocks, the wiring line number and area in the chip can be reduced to improve the degree of integration of the semiconductor integrated circuit device. Still moreover, signal delay and skew can be reduced in the chip so that high-speed can be achieved. Another feature is that either the input/output pads of the data into or out of the semiconductor integrated circuit device or their accompanying circuit units are distributed in the semiconductor integrated circuit device. The individual features described above can be used solely or in combination, if necessary, to achieve the above-specified objects.

    摘要翻译: 半导体集成电路器件被分成多个块,它们分别配备有信号生成单元,使得信号生成单元分布在半导体集成电路器件中。 优选地,半导体集成电路器件被构造为在对数据和控制信号进行了所有初始逻辑运算之后,通过针对各个块提供的脉冲产生单元产生脉冲信号。 由于这种结构,例如,SRAM可以将其写恢复时间最小化为0,从而可以实现高速操作。 此外,由于为每个块提供预编码器,所以可以减少芯片中的布线数量和面积,以提高半导体集成电路器件的集成度。 此外,芯片中的信号延迟和偏斜可以降低,从而可以实现高速度。 另一个特征是将半导体集成电路器件的数据的输入/输出焊盘或其相应的电路单元分布在半导体集成电路器件中。 如果需要,可以单独地或组合地使用上述各个特征来实现上述目的。

    Semiconductor memory device and sense circuit
    4.
    发明授权
    Semiconductor memory device and sense circuit 失效
    半导体存储器件和感测电路

    公开(公告)号:US5734616A

    公开(公告)日:1998-03-31

    申请号:US694059

    申请日:1996-08-08

    IPC分类号: G11C11/419 G11C7/00

    CPC分类号: G11C11/419

    摘要: A static RAM includes pre-amplifiers, which are made up solely of emitter-follower transistors having their collectors supplied with the power voltage, in one-to-one correspondence to sub common data line pairs which are connected by column switches to complementary data line pairs of memory arrays. The pre-amplifier is provided with a first switch which turns on during the selected state to connect the sub common data line pair to the bases of the transistors and a second switch which turns on during the unselected state to provide the bases with a certain bias voltage lower than the readout signal voltage on the sub common data line pair. The emitter-follower transistors have their emitters connected commonly to form common emitter lines, which are connected to pairs of input terminals of main amplifiers made up of CMOS transistors.

    摘要翻译: 静态RAM包括前置放大器,其仅由具有其电源电压的集电极的射极跟随器晶体管组成,与通过列开关连接到互补数据线的子公共数据线对一一对应 成对的存储器阵列。 前置放大器设置有在选择状态期间导通的第一开关,以将子公共数据线对连接到晶体管的基极;以及第二开关,其在未选择状态期间导通,以向基极提供一定的偏置 电压低于副公共数据线对上的读出信号电压。 射极跟随器晶体管的发射极共同连接形成共同的发射极线,其连接到由CMOS晶体管构成的主放大器的输入端对。

    Memory circuit improved in electrical characteristics
    6.
    发明授权
    Memory circuit improved in electrical characteristics 失效
    存储器电路改善了电气特性

    公开(公告)号:US5742551A

    公开(公告)日:1998-04-21

    申请号:US463851

    申请日:1995-06-05

    IPC分类号: H03F3/72 H03K17/62 G11C7/02

    摘要: A constant current source is connected in series to a current source circuit including a MOS transistor which is used as a current source for a differential output amplifier circuit, an emitter follower circuit or a source follower circuit used with a semiconductor integrated circuit. In a multiplex circuit, an input signal is inputted to each of base terminals of a plurality of bipolar transistors. When one input signal is selected, the bipolar transistor corresponding to the selected input signal is made to be operable with an input signal from a signal input terminal by a control circuit. The bipolar transistors corresponding to the non-selection input signals are turned OFF irrespective of potential levels of the individual input signals by current drawing circuits. There is also disclosed a semiconductor memory circuit having a plurality of memory cells, a memory cell selection scheme and a sense amplifier for amplifying data outputted from the selected memory cell, in which a constant current circuit is provided in series connection to the sense amplifier to enhance the performance characteristics of the memory circuit. Also, a plural memory array scheme is disclosed which employs multiplexing techniques connected to presense amplifier circuits of the respective memory arrays.

    摘要翻译: 恒流源串联连接到电流源电路,该电流源电路包括用作差分输出放大器电路的电流源的MOS晶体管,射极跟随器电路或与半导体集成电路一起使用的源极跟随器电路。 在复用电路中,输入信号被输入到多个双极晶体管的每个基极端子。 当选择一个输入信号时,与所选择的输入信号相对应的双极晶体管可以通过控制电路与来自信号输入端的输入信号一起工作。 对应于非选择输入信号的双极晶体管截止,而与当前绘图电路的各个输入信号的电位电平无关。 还公开了具有多个存储单元的半导体存储器电路,存储单元选择方案和用于放大从所选择的存储单元输出的数据的读出放大器,其中恒定电流电路与读出放大器串联连接, 提高存储电路的性能特点。 此外,公开了一种多重存储器阵列方案,其采用连接到相应存储器阵列的预放大器电路的复用技术。

    Semiconductor integrated circuit having logi gates
    9.
    发明授权
    Semiconductor integrated circuit having logi gates 失效
    具有逻辑门的半导体集成电路

    公开(公告)号:US5675548A

    公开(公告)日:1997-10-07

    申请号:US608605

    申请日:1996-02-29

    摘要: An arrangement which is particularly effective for decoders in semiconductor memory circuits which use, for example, common NMOS to receive one input for a plurality of logic decoder gates is provided includes a plurality of logic gates each having a first input terminal for respectively receiving first input signals and each being coupled to a common node. In one embodiment, first and second switching elements are also coupled to the common node. The first and second switching elements are both coupled to a second input terminal for receiving a second input signal which is common to the plurality of logic gates, and both operate complementary to one another in response to the second input signal. An improved read/write arrangement is also provided for such semiconductor memory circuit which includes circuitry to prevent connection of a common read line to the data lines during the writing operation. This enhances the writing speed by removing the load of the common read line during writing.

    摘要翻译: 提供了对于使用例如公共NMOS来接收多个逻辑解码器门的一个输入的半导体存储器电路中的解码器特别有效的装置,其包括多个逻辑门,每个逻辑门具有用于分别接收第一输入的第一输入端 信号,并且每个都耦合到公共节点。 在一个实施例中,第一和第二开关元件也耦合到公共节点。 第一和第二开关元件都耦合到第二输入端子,用于接收多个逻辑门公共的第二输入信号,并且它们都响应于第二输入信号互相互补。 还提供了一种用于这种半导体存储器电路的改进的读/写布置,该电路包括用于在写入操作期间公共读取线与数据线的连接的电路。 这通过在写入期间去除公共读取线的负载来增强写入速度。

    Multiplex circuit arrangement for use with a semiconductor integrated
circuit
    10.
    发明授权
    Multiplex circuit arrangement for use with a semiconductor integrated circuit 失效
    用于半导体集成电路的多路电路装置

    公开(公告)号:US5523713A

    公开(公告)日:1996-06-04

    申请号:US464344

    申请日:1995-06-05

    IPC分类号: H03F3/72 H03K17/62

    摘要: A multiplex circuit is disclosed in which a plurality of bipolar transistors are combined and in which the respective base terminals thereof are used as inputs, thereby to construct an emitter follower type multiplex circuit. In such an emitter follower type multiplex circuit, the multiplexing function of non-selection/selection is effected by controlling the base potential of the respective bipolar transistors by providing a MOS transistor between each base and a high potential of the power source through a resistor and a current drawing circuit. In accordance with such a scheme, when a selection of one input signal is made, the bipolar transistor corresponding thereto is permitted to turn ON on the basis of an input signal supplied to the base terminal thereof. The bipolar transistors corresponding to the non-selection input signals are maintained OFF, through activating the current drawing circuits associated therewith, irrespective of the potential levels of the incoming input signals supplied to the base terminals thereof. In the emitter follower type multiplex circuit, a constant current source is also provided between the commonly connected emitters of the bipolar transistors and the power source of low potential. The multiplex arrangement effected can be of the collector dot type multiplex circuit. Such multiplex circuits are used with a semiconductor integrated circuit such as a memory circuit.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种多路复用电路,其中组合了多个双极晶体管,并且将其各自的基极端子用作输入,从而构成射极跟随器型多路复用电路。 在这种射极跟踪器型多路复用电路中,通过在每个基极之间设置MOS晶体管和通过电阻器的电源的高电位之间来控制各个双极型晶体管的基极电位来实现非选择/选择的多路复用功能, 电流绘制电路。 根据这种方案,当进行一个输入信号的选择时,与其相对应的双极晶体管被允许基于提供给其基极的输入信号而导通。 与非选择输入信号相对应的双极晶体管通过激活与其相关的电流绘制电路而保持关闭,而不管提供给其基极的输入信号的电位电平如何。 在射极跟踪器型多路复用电路中,在双极晶体管的共同连接的发射极和低电位的电源之间也设置恒流源。 所实现的复用布置可以是集电极点型多路复用电路。 这种多路复用电路与诸如存储电路的半导体集成电路一起使用。