Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a memory cell, a storage circuit block, and a data write-n method in which a current value made to flow in a bit line at the time of write-in of data is reduced, further, to provide a memory cell, a storage circuit block, and a data read-out method in which parasitic resistance of a switching element or the like at the time of read-out of data is reduced. SOLUTION: The MRAM 10 comprises a second switching element connecting first wiring structure 18 and an adjacent memory cell 12 in a memory cell 12, and second wiring structure body 20. Also, a third switching element is provided between the second wiring structure body 20 and ground.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an accessing method for a storage circuit block and the storage circuit block in which high speed access can be performed in row-access. SOLUTION: This accessing method is constituted so that after a first read- out word line 24 is made active, a second read-out word line 24 is raised while the first read-out word line 24 is shut down. COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a memory cell capable of reducing a writing current, to provide a storage circuit block, and to provide a method for writing data. SOLUTION: Related to a memory cell 12, a second bit line 15 is provided at the position where a storage element 28 is clamped with a bit line 14. The second bit line 15 is at least parallel to the first bit line 14 near the storage element 28, while not contacting to the storage element 28. 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 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 solve such a problem that because a current is required to make to flow for each bit line when data are written simultaneously in a plurality of data bits belonging to the same column address, a current required for write-in is enlarged. SOLUTION: This device comprises a plurality of pairs of bit line comprising a first bit line and a second bit line, a plurality of storage cells storing information in accordance with the direction of a current flowing in the pair of bit line, at least one current driving source connected to at least one of pairs of bit line and making to flow a current in the first bit line and the second bit line of which the directions of current are reverse each other, at least one switch circuit connecting pairs of bit line and pairs of bit line, and a control circuit controlling a connection state of the switch circuit in accordance with information stored in the storage cell. COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a nonvolatile magnetic memory cell having a multilayer structure and a storage circuit block using the same. SOLUTION: A nonvolatile magnetic memory cell 40 is constituted to include a second bit line 38b, a second storage device 10b which is connected to the second bit line 38b and includes a ferroelectric layer of which magnetization direction is changed by a direction of a magnetic field generated by an electric current that flows in the second bit line 38b, a second switching device 30b of which one end is connected to a third wiring structure 24, and a second wiring structure 22b which sandwiches the second storage device 10b with the second bit line 38b and allows the second storage device 10b and the other end of the second switching device 30b to connect to each other.
Abstract:
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.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a storage cell having a small current for writing and a small change of a switching magnetic field, and to provide a memory cell and a storage circuit block. SOLUTION: The storage cell 10 comprises a plurality of superposed layers, a free ferromagnetic layer 12 in which the direction of a magnetization is changed by the direction of a magnetic field in a plurality of the layers, and a hollow part 19 formed, so as to pass the central part of the plurality of the layers through the plurality of the layers. The memory cell 20 comprises a conductor 22, in which a writing current flows to the hollow part 19 of the cell 10.