摘要:
A semiconductor memory device is provided which includes a substrate arrangement which is suitable for forming a large number of types of DRAMs having different package specifications, different bit structure and different operating modes. In conjunction with this, the bonding pads are arranged at optimum locations for accommodating the different package types. Various layout arrangements are also provided to minimize space and to improve access time. Additional features are provided, including improved output buffer circuitry, protection circuitry and testing methods to facilitate operation of the semiconductor memory device.
摘要:
A semiconductor memory device is provided which includes a substrate arrangement which is suitable for forming a large number of types of DRAMs having different package specifications, different bit structure and different operating modes. In conjunction with this, the bonding pads are arranged at optimum locations for accommodating the different package types. Various layout arrangements are also provided to minimize space and to improve access time. Additional features are provided, including improved output buffer circuitry, protection circuitry and testing methods to facilitate operation of the semiconductor memory device.
摘要:
A semiconductor memory device is provided which includes a substrate arrangement which is suitable for forming a large number of types of DRAMs having different package specifications, different bit structure and different operating modes. In conjunction with this, the bonding pads are arranged at optimum locations for accommodating the different package types. Various layout arrangements are also provided to minimize space and to improve access time. Additional features are provided, including improved output buffer circuitry, protection circuitry and testing methods to facilitate operation of the semiconductor memory device.
摘要:
A semiconductor integrated circuit memory structure is provided which uses macro-cellulated circuit blocks that can permit a very large storage capability (for example, on the order of 64 Mbits in a DRAM) on a single chip. To achieve, this, a plurality of macro-cellulated memory blocks can be provided, with each of the memory blocks including a memory array as well as additional circuitry such as address selection circuits and input/output circuits. Other peripheral circuits are provided on the chip which are common to the plurality of macro-cell memory blocks. The macro-cell memory blocks themselves can be formed in an array so that their combined storage capacity will form the large overall storage capacity of the chip. The combination of the macro-cell memory blocks and the common peripheral circuitry for controlling the memory blocks permits a faster and more efficient refreshing operation for a DRAM. This is enhanced by a LOC (Lead On Chip) arrangement used in conjunction with the memory blocks.
摘要:
A semiconductor integrated circuit device is provided which includes a memory cell array located in a generally central area of a semiconductor substrate with peripheral circuits located at both ends of the semiconductor substrate. A wiring layer is also provided which couples the peripheral circuits to one another. This wiring layer is arranged to have a double-layer structure of first and second aluminum layers which are electrically coupled to one another.
摘要:
A semiconductor memory device is provided which includes a plurality of data lines, at least one redundant data line, one common data line, a plurality of column switches installed between the plurality of data lines and the redundant data line and one common data line, and a column decoder for controlling the plurality of column switches. The column decoder operates to turn the column switch on. The column switch is connected to a plurality of data lines, excluding any defective data and redundant data lines during the test mode state.
摘要:
A dynamic RAM provided with a data retention mode intended for low power consumption is provided. In the data retention mode, the current supply capabilities of voltage generation circuits which generate decreased voltage, increased voltage, reference voltage, etc., are limited in the range in which information retention operation in memory cells can be maintained, and the number of selected memory mats in the data retention mode is increased with respect to that of memory mats selected in the normal read/write mode and refresh mode. Special modes such as the data retention mode are set by combining an address strobe signal and other control signals and dummy CBR refresh is executed to release the special mode.
摘要:
Disclosed is a semiconductor device having an internal circuit protected by an electrostatic protective circuit, the internal circuit and electrostatic protective circuit being formed on the same semiconductor substrate. The internal circuit includes MIS elements and has a double-diffused drain structure, while the protective circuit has a single-diffused drain structure. The internal circuit can be, e.g., a DRAM, and the protective circuit can have diffused resistors and clamping MIS elements. The single-diffused drain structure can be formed in the protective circuit on the semiconductor substrate, while providing double-diffused drain structure in the internal circuit on the same substrate, by: (1) scanning the ion implanting apparatus to avoid ion implantation of the first ions into the region of the protective circuit, and/or (2) forming a photoresist film over the region of the protective circuit to prevent ion implanation of the first ions into the protective circuit region. As a further embodiment of the present invention, a semiconductor integrated circuit device is provided wherein the source and drain regions of an MOSFET in the internal circuit have lightly doped drain (LDD) structure in order to suppress the appearance of hot carriers, and the source and drain regions of an MOSFET in the input/output circuit have structure doped with phosphorus at a high impurity concentration, in order to enhance an electrostatic breakdown voltage.
摘要:
Disclosed is a semiconductor device having an internal circuit protected by an electrostatic protective circuit, the internal circuit and electrostatic protective circuit being formed on the same semiconductor substrate. The internal circuit includes MIS elements and has a double-diffused drain structure, while the protective circuit has a single-diffused drain structure. The internal circuit can be, e.g., a DRAM, and the protective circuit can have diffused resistors and clamping MIS elements. The single-diffused drain structure can be formed in the protective circuit on the semiconductor substrate, while providing double-diffused drain structure in the internal circuit on the same substrate, by: (1) scanning the ion implanting apparatus to avoid ion implantation of the first ions into the region of the protective circuit, and/or (2) forming a photoresist film over the region of the protective circuit to prevent ion implantation of the first ions into the protective circuit region. As a further embodiment of the present invention, a semiconductor integrated circuit device is provided wherein the source and drain regions of an MOSFET in the internal circuit have lightly doped drain (LDD) structure in order to suppress the appearance of hot carriers, and the source and drain regions of an MOSFET in the input/output circuit have structure doped with phosphorus at a high impurity concentration, in order to enhance an electrostatic breakdown voltage.
摘要:
Disclosed is a semiconductor device having an internal circuit protected by an electrostatic protective circuit, the internal circuit and electrostatic protective circuit being formed on the same semiconductor substrate. The internal circuit includes MIS elements and has a double-diffused drain structure, while the protective circuit has a single-diffused drain structure. The internal circuit can be, e.g., a DRAM, and the protective circuit can have diffused resistors and clamping MIS elements. The single-diffused drain structure can be formed in the protective circuit on the semiconductor substrate, while providing double-diffused drain structure in the internal circuit on the same substrate, by: (1) scanning the ion implanting apparatus to avoid ion implantation of the first ions into the region of the protective circuit, and/or (2) forming a photoresist film over the region of the protective circuit to prevent ion implanation of the first ions into the protective circuit region. As a further embodiment of the present invention, a semiconductor integrated circuit device is provided wherein the source and drain regions of an MOSFET in the internal circuit have lightly doped drain (LDD) structure in order to suppress the appearance of hot carriers, and the source and drain regions of an MOSFET in the input/output circuit have structure doped with phosphorus at a high impurity concentration, in order to enhance an electrostatic breakdown voltage.