Abstract:
A test circuit transfers data, which is generated by current supplied from an external source, to a memory cell in response to a test mode signal.
Abstract:
A phase change memory apparatus includes: a plurality of sub blocks; a latch block connected in common with the sub blocks through a read bus and configured to latch data from one of the sub blocks; and a comparator connected in common with the sub blocks to receive data from a write bus, and configured to compare data of the latch block with the data of the write bus to generate a comparison signal, which is effective in improving areal efficiency by sharing the latch block among the sub blocks in the unit mat.
Abstract:
A semiconductor memory device is disclosed. The semiconductor memory device converts a sequentially-changing step voltage into a current so as to provide a write current, and minimizes the influence of a threshold voltage variation caused by fabrication deviation, such that it can be stably operated. The semiconductor memory device includes a current driver. The current driver includes a step voltage provider configured to provide a step control voltage sequentially changing in response to a pulse control signal, a control current provider configured to provide a control current in response to the step control voltage, and a write driver configured to provide a write current capable of writing data in a memory cell in response to the control current.
Abstract:
A semiconductor memory apparatus includes a memory cell, a data transfer unit configured to adjust an access to the memory cell according to a voltage level of a selection signal, a selection signal output unit configured to output the selection signal having a first control voltage level in a data write mode and a second control voltage level in a data read mode. A data detection unit may also be configured to detect a voltage formed by a sensing current supplied to the memory cell through the data transfer unit in the data read mode, and output read data according to the detection result, wherein the second control voltage level is lower than the first control voltage level.