摘要:
An embodiment static random access memory (SRAM) array includes a first SRAM mini array having a first plurality of functional SRAM cells in a first column of the SRAM array. Each of the first plurality of functional SRAM cells share a first bit line (BL). The SRAM array further includes a second SRAM mini array having a second plurality of functional SRAM cells in the first column. Each of the second plurality of functional SRAM cells share a second BL independently controlled from the first BL. The SRAM array further includes and a SRAM dummy array between the first SRAM mini array and the second SRAM mini array. The SRAM dummy array includes a plurality of SRAM array abut dummy cells in the first column. A first endpoint of the first BL and a second endpoint of the second BL are disposed in the SRAM dummy array.
摘要:
A system uses both MOS-based and bipolar-based decoding circuitry in an address decoder for MOS-based memory. The system includes a MOS-based memory, which includes an array of a plurality of memory cells configured to store data, and an address decoder including MOS-based circuitry and bipolar logic circuitry. The address decoder is configured to accept a word comprising a plurality of bits and access the array of memory cells using the word.
摘要:
Described is an apparatus for memory write assist which consumes low power during write assist operation. The apparatus comprises: a power supply node; a device operable to adjust voltage on the power supply node; and a feedback unit coupled to the power supply node, the feedback unit to control the device in response to a voltage level of the voltage on the power supply node.
摘要:
A full CMOS SRAM cell is provided. The SRAM cell includes first and second active regions formed on a semiconductor substrate, arranged parallel to each other. A third active region is formed on the semiconductor substrate between the first active region and the second active region parallel to the first active region, and a fourth active region is formed on the semiconductor substrate between the third active region and the second active region parallel to the second active region. A word line intersects the first and second active regions. A first common conductive electrode intersects the first active region and the third active region, and a second common conductive electrode intersects the second active region and the fourth active region.
摘要:
A sensitive and stable microcalorimeter comprises a cell (1) for a sample of material to be studied and for retaining the sample. The cell walls (2) are of an inert material such as PTFE, and temperature sensors (7) are located within the cell walls at specified positions.
摘要:
Disclosed is a bipolar SRAM including, in each memory cell, two NPN multiemitter transistors, with a base of one transistor being cross-connected to a collector of the other transistor. The respective collectors of these two multiemitter transistors in an arbitrary memory cell are connected to the same positive word line through a load. The first emitter of one of these two multiemitter transistors and the first emitter of the other transistor are connected to the same negative word line. Only when the positive word line corresponding to this negative word line is not selected, a data holding current flows to the negative word line from the first emitter of the transistor having a H level collector potential out of these two multiemitter transistors, and when the corresponding positive word line is selected, the negative word line is controlled not to allow the data holding current to flow. Furthermore, in a data writing, when the arbitrary memory cell is selected in order to reduce or eliminate a current flowing between a second emitter of one transistor of these two multiemitter transistors in the selected memory cell and a bit line connected thereto, the bit line is controlled.
摘要:
A receiver and level converter circuit is disclosed which may be used, for example, in converting low-level logic or other signals to high-level signals. In one embodiment, the circuit includes a differential amplifier having two feedback loops to provide an output signal having hysteresis, for increased gain, better noise margin and compensation. Each feedback loop includes a nonlinear difference network. In a preferred embodiment, the circuit is implemented in BICMOS technology, uses out-of-phase FETs as pull-down devices, and may be used to convert ECL-level signals to CMOS or BICMOS-level signals.
摘要:
A semiconductor integrated circuit is provided having first and second level generate circuits producing different levels and first and second emitter follower circuits respectively connected thereto. A level generated by one of the first and second level generate circuits is selectively supplied to either one of the first and second emitter follower circuits. This enables the first and second emitter follower circuits to supply the respective circuits formed in a semiconductor substrate with stable reference voltages.
摘要:
A transfer circuit for signal lines comprises a bipolar transistor and two MIS transistors. A base of the bipolar transistor is connected to a first line of the signal lines, a collector of the bipolar transistor is connected to a power source, the two MIS transistors are connected in series, the connected point is connected to an emitter of the bipolar transistor, and one end of the series-connected MIS transistors is connected to the first line and the other end is connected to a second line of the signal lines. When the first line is transferred to the second line, the MIS transistor connected between the base and emitter of the bipolar transistor is made non-conductive and the other MIS transistor connected to the second line is made conductive. The transfer circuit constituted as above can carry out the transfer of the signal lines at a high speed by rapidly charging the second line.
摘要:
A bipolar random access memory having no write recovery time. During a data write operation, while the memory state of the memory cell is being shifted, a data bypass circuit sets a sense latch in the sense amplifier to store the new state to which the memory cell is being set. To prevent the sense latch from being shifted by transient write recovery currents charging bit line parasitic capacitances following the data write operation, a read/write transmission circuit isolates the sense amplifier from the bit lines, diverts current from the sense amplifier to a source of high voltage to charge the parasitic capacitances, and then realigns the sense amplifier to the bit lines.