摘要:
In a data holding mode, data storage in a one bit/one cell scheme in a normal operating mode are rearranged into data storage in a twin-cell mode in which data are stored in a one bit/two cell scheme. In the twin-cell mode, two sub word lines are simultaneously driven into a selected state, and storage data of memory cells are read out on both of bit lines in a pair, to perform a sense operation. Thus, the read-out voltage can be increased to improve the data retention characteristics for lengthening a refresh interval, resulting in a reduced power consumption in the data holding mode.
摘要:
A central row-related control circuit transmits an internal row address signal to each memory sub block in banks of memory mats asynchronously with an external clock signal, and latches a block selection signal for specifying a memory sub block synchronously with an internal clock signal for one clock cycle period for transmission to each memory sub block. A spare determination circuit performs spare determination asynchronously with the clock signal. A semiconductor memory device easily adaptable to bank expansion without increase of the chip area and capable of implementing a high speed access can be provided.
摘要:
A control circuit portion which controls the operations of memory cells is concentrated in a central portion and heat radiation plates are placed thereon via adhesive. A semiconductor integrated circuit having a function of the MPU or the like is placed above the control circuit portion via a bump electrode. The control circuit portion and a memory block are formed on separate chips respectively.
摘要:
Memory cell minimum units (MCU) formed of multi-bit one transistor/one capacitor type memory cells are repeatedly arranged in a column direction, and bit line contacts (BCT) are shifted in the column direction relative to a row direction. The bit line contacts are repeatedly shifted with a prescribed number of bit lines as a unit. A set of a read bit line onto which memory cell data are read and a reference bit line supplying a reference potential can be obtained by controlling the voltage of cell plate lines and bit lines for each set of bit lines. Accordingly, a memory cell occupation area can be reduced and sensing operation in the folded bit line arrangement is possible. Consequently, a memory cell occupation area per one bit can be dramatically reduced and sensing operation in the folded bit line arrangement can be performed.
摘要:
In a memory circuit, a transistor formed in the same process as that of a logic transistor is used for peripheral circuitry except for a region to be supplied with high voltage. Thus, the manufacturing process can be simplified and a logic-merged memory operating at a high speed is provided.
摘要:
In a data holding mode, data storage in a one bit/one cell scheme in a normal operating mode are rearranged into data storage in a twin-cell mode in which data are stored in a one bit/two cell scheme. In the twin-cell mode, two sub word lines are simultaneously driven into a selected state, and storage data of memory cells are read out on both of bit lines in a pair, to perform a sense operation. Thus, the read-out voltage can be increased to improve the data retention characteristics for lengthening a refresh interval, resulting in a reduced power consumption in the data holding mode.
摘要:
A memory cell unit includes a first storage element and a second storage element for storing complementary data with each other. In a selected state, the first and second storage elements are connected to complementary bit lines, respectively at a time. In a standby state, the bit lines are precharged to a voltage (Vccs or GND) corresponding to the data stored in the memory cell unit. Refresh-free, low-current-consumption semiconductor memory device operating stably even under a low power supply voltage can be implemented.
摘要:
Regular memory cell arrays are arranged in divided regions in three rows and three columns except for the region located at the second row and the second column. The region located at the intersection of the second row and the second column is provided with a redundant memory cell array. The replacement operation of the regular memory cell arrays with the redundant memory cell array is provided for each memory cell block.
摘要:
A memory cell unit includes a first storage element and a second storage element for storing complementary data with each other. In a selected state, the first and second storage elements are connected to complementary bit lines, respectively at a time. In a standby state, the bit lines are precharged to a voltage (Vccs or GND) corresponding to the data stored in the memory cell unit. Refresh-free, low-current-consumption semiconductor memory device operating stably even under a low power supply voltage can be implemented.
摘要:
Read data line pairs, write data line pairs, a spare read data line pair, and a spare write data line pair are provided extending in the column direction over a memory cell array. Spare bit repair is performed by replacing a data line pair. Column redundancy control circuit changes the timing for outputting the result of spare determination for a data write mode and for a data read mode. A semiconductor memory device suitable for merging with a logic and capable of reducing the current consumption and achieving a higher operation frequency is provided.