Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a storage circuit block in which a write-in current can be reduced, and to provide a method for accessing the storage circuit block. SOLUTION: This storage circuit block 10 comprises a means for holding data stored in a sense amplifier 24, a means holding data inputted to an input/ output pad 22, and a means for comparing data held in the means holding data stored in the sense amplifier 24 with data held in the means holding data inputted to the input/output pad 22. COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a storage circuit block in which a write-in current can be reduced, and to provide a method for accessing the storage circuit block. SOLUTION: This device comprises a means for detecting a data write-in current flowing in a bit line 32, and a means for generating a stop signal of a data write-in current flowing in the bit line 32 and a write-in word line 30.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a memory cell, a storage circuit block, a data write method and data read method in which production yield is high, cost is low, reliability is high, and the chip area can be reduced by reducing the number of metal wiring layers. SOLUTION: A memory cell 12 is configured so as to include metal lines 16 intersecting with bit liens 14 in a no-contact manner therewith, and a second wiring structure 24 for connecting the lines 16 to switching elements 20. A write circuit 26 for making a current flow through the lines 16 and a ground 28 are connected to the lines 16 via a switch 30 for selecting the circuit 26 and the ground 28.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a high speed and low power consumption single signal detection circuit (sense amplifier circuit). SOLUTION: In the sense amplifier circuit for detecting/amplifying a signal on a signal line, an inverter pair 11, 12 connecting an output of an inverter to an input of the other side inverter each other and sensing switches being first, second switches 13, 14 connected to source ends of respective inverters of the inverter pair and a constant current source 15, and that the signal line 10 is connected to the first switch, and reference potential Vref is connected to the second switch are incorporated, and the drive force of the first switch is made larger than the same of the second switch.
Abstract:
To achieve, by a simple circuit configuration, a DRAM that permits refresh current to be effectively reduced by detailedly setting refresh cycles. A memory cell array is divided into 64 subarrays, and each subarray is further divided into 8 blocks. A refresh cycle control circuit has a fuse circuit for setting a frequency dividing ratio of 1 or 1/2, a frequency divider that divides the frequency of a predecode signal by the set frequency dividing ratio, fuse circuits for setting a frequency dividing ratio of 1 or 1/4, and frequency dividers for dividing predecode signals by the set frequency dividing ratio. The refresh cycle control circuit is capable of setting a 64-ms or 128-ms refresh cycle for the 64 subarrays and a 64-ms or 256-ms refresh cycle for 512 blocks.
Abstract:
To achieve, by a simple circuit configuration, a DRAM that permits refresh current to be effectively reduced by detailedly setting refresh cycles. A memory cell array is divided into 64 subarrays, and each subarray is further divided into 8 blocks. A refresh cycle control circuit has a fuse circuit for setting a frequency dividing ratio of 1 or 1/2, a frequency divider that divides the frequency of a predecode signal by the set frequency dividing ratio, fuse circuits for setting a frequency dividing ratio of 1 or 1/4, and frequency dividers for dividing predecode signals by the set frequency dividing ratio. The refresh cycle control circuit is capable of setting a 64-ms or 128-ms refresh cycle for the 64 subarrays and a 64-ms or 256-ms refresh cycle for 512 blocks.
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pulse width stretching circuit and method which stretch a pulse width of a pulse signal without causing a glitch in a small circuit scale.SOLUTION: A pulse width stretching circuit 500 includes: a pulse delay circuit 110 that receives an input pulse signal a to output a delayed pulse signal b; and a pulse adjustment circuit 510 that is connected to the pulse delay circuit 110, and receives the input pulse signal a and the delayed pulse signal b to output an output pulse signal c having a longer pulse width than that of the input pulse signal a. The pulse adjustment circuit 510 generates a leading edge of the output pulse signal c in response to a leading edge of the input pulse signal a, keeps a state of displacement caused by the leading edge of the output pulse signal c for a period of time longer than a total time of pulse duration of both input pulse signal a and delayed pulse signal b, and generates a trailing edge of the output pulse signal c in response to a trailing edge of the delayed pulse signal b.
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase a data rate in the data I/O of continuous burst data in a memory. SOLUTION: A memory array, and an access control circuit for controlling access to the memory array are provided. The access control circuit includes an access command circuit (ADRCTL) for receiving first (CE) and second (ADV) input signals to output an access command signal (ACMDS) for notifying memory access, and a command identification circuit (CMDDEC) for receiving the first (CE) and second (ADV) input signals, third (OE) and fourth (WE) input signals, and a clock signal (CLK) to output a command identification signal (WRITE) for specifying the type of an access command signal. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a DRAM which performs burst refresh so as to attain low current fresh not limited by a peak current by minimizing operations of a peripheral circuit of a memory array to the utmost, and also to provide its refresh method . SOLUTION: The DRAM is configured to include: a plurality of Z-Lines 24 each corresponding to each of a plurality of word lines 26; and a circuit 10 for looping a selection signal of the Z-Lines 24. The circuit 10 automatically increments or decrements a row address. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a register provided with a non-volatile data storing function. SOLUTION: This device comprises a data write-in block 12 comprising a non-volatile storage element, and a data restoring block 14 for reading out data stored in the non-volatile storage element. MTJ elements 16a, 16b are used as a non-volatile storage element.