摘要:
A read register and a data transfer circuit are provided to implement two separate data transfer paths with respect to a preamplifier, for alternately transferring data through these two paths. Thus, the data can be transferred with no data collision in each clock cycle. The data are transferred at a high speed every clock cycle regardless of the bank number and the CAS latency in a multi-bank synchronous memory device.
摘要:
A reset signal generating circuit in a synchronous semiconductor memory device outputs a reset signal ZPOR1 in response to a power on reset signal ZPOR generated immediately after power on and an initialize command (for example, a precharge command) executed for initialization after power on. A test mode register included in a mode setting circuit receives as a reset signal, the reset signal ZPOR1. Consequently, a test mode signal output attains to an NOP state, or output of the test mode signal is stopped.
摘要:
A memory controller is connected with a first memory requiring refresh and a second memory not requiring refresh, both of which share part of a bus, comprising: a first memory controller that conducts access control and auto-refresh control for the first memory; a second memory controller that conducts access control for the second memory; and an arbiter that adjusts the timing of outputting a signal generated for the first memory and another signal generated for the second memory to a bus, wherein, with a judgment that the signal from the first memory controller is an auto-refresh request, a refresh request signal for the first memory is outputted even while the second memory is being accessed.
摘要:
A MOS-type semiconductor clamping circuit includes a semiconductor substrate receiving a substrate potential, a well isolated electrically from the substrate potential, and MOS-type transistors formed in the well. Those transistors are connected with each other in series, each transistor has its gate connected to its drain, and a stable potential different from the substrate potential is applied to the well.
摘要:
A plurality of memory banks are activated to select a memory cell in response to a bank select signal from a bank select signal generating circuit. When a special mode of operation is designated, a mode setting circuit activates all of bank select signals from the bank select signal generating circuit to simultaneously drive all memory banks to active/inactive state. Thus, a multi-bank, a synchronous semiconductor memory device capable of accessing memory cells at high speed and efficiently selecting memory cells is obtained.
摘要:
A semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell array (1) having a plurality of memory cells arranged in rows and columns, a plurality of column select lines (3) extending over the memory cell array and coupled to received column select signals generated by a column decoder (100), a plurality of power supply lines (4) provided in parallel with the column select lines to transfer a power supply voltage from a main power supply line (130), and a plurality of ground lines (5) provided in parallel with the column select lines to transfer a ground voltage from a main ground line. A plurality of fuse elements (6) are provided for each of the column select lines. When a short-circuit is found between a column select line and power supply line or a ground line, a fuse element corresponding to the short-circuited column select line is blown off and the short-circuited column select line is isolated from the column decoder. By repairing the short-circuited column select line with a redundant column select line (60), the memory device operates correctly without an adverse effect of the short-circuit.
摘要:
A nuclear reactor power monitoring system for monitoring the power level of a reactor and preventing an excessive rise thereof attributable to a transient increase in the core coolant flow rate before the reactor is scrammed. The system include an operating region monitor (ORM) for blocking the increase in the core coolant flow rate or running-back the flow rate when the power level exceeds a predetermined coolant block threshold power level which is a function of the core coolant flow rate.
摘要:
An imaging apparatus includes an imaging device operable to convert light to an electrical signal, a vibrating unit including an optical member arranged on a light-receiving surface side of the imaging device, a vibration applying unit arranged to contact the vibrating unit and vibrates upon application of a voltage, the vibration applying unit vibrating integrally with the vibrating unit to vibrate the vibrating unit, and a member operable to sandwich the vibrating unit and the vibration applying unit. A zero-amplitude reference plane of resonance produced by the integral vibration of the vibrating unit and the vibration applying unit is located on the vibrating unit.
摘要:
When refresh of a memory bank having a plurality of array banks is instructed, a refresh control circuit carries out the refresh by saving a row address latched in a row address latch circuit and a bank activation signal supplied to a bank drive unit respectively in a row address saving circuit and a bank activating information saving circuit. After the refresh completes, each array bank is returned to its original state before the refresh instruction is supplied, according to the saved row address and bank activate information. Accordingly, a synchronous semiconductor memory device in which the penalty at the time of the refresh is reduced is provided.
摘要:
An act signal generation circuit in a synchronous semiconductor memory device includes an act command latch circuit, an act command output circuit, and an act command control circuit. The act command latch circuit latches externally applied active command information. The act command output circuit responds to an enable signal to output an act initiation signal that renders a bank active. The act command control circuit responds to level transition of an external control signal in a test mode to alter the level of the enable signal. As a result, the active command information can be delayed and then transmitted to a bank.