Abstract:
An open bit line dynamic random access memory (DRAM) architecture uses a multiple layer bit line configuration to reduce coupling between switching bit lines in the device. In one approach, each successive cell within a row of DRAM cells is coupled to a bit line segment that is on a different metallization layer than a previous cell in the row. Shielding members are also provided between adjacent bit lines on a common metallization layer to further reduce noise coupling. Functionality is also provided for reducing the effect of word line to bit line coupling in the DRAM device using dummy signal injection techniques. In this manner, common mode noise that could otherwise saturate one or more sense amplifiers within the DRAM device is reduced or eliminated before such saturation can take place. In one approach, dummy cells and reference cells are provided for use in performing the signal injection. The principles of the present invention are particularly well suited for use within embedded DRAM structures where low charge storage capacity within individual cells reduces the signal voltage levels that are achievable.
Abstract:
An approach for power reduction of an integrated circuit device. In response to detecting a change in an activity factor associated with an integrated circuit device from a first activity factor to a second activity factor, a supply voltage and a body bias associated with the integrated circuit device are adjusted based on the second activity factor to reduce power consumption. For one aspect, the supply voltage and body bias are adjusted to maintain a substantially constant operating frequency for the integrated circuit device.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus relating to disabling one or more cache portions during low voltage operations are described. In some embodiments, one or more extra bits may be used for a portion of a cache that indicate whether the portion of the cache is capable at operating at or below Vccmin levels. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for multi-phase transformers (200) are described. In one embodiment, a coupled inductor topology for the multi-phase transformers comprising N primary inductors (210-240). In one embodiment, each primary inductor is coupled to one of N input nodes (201-1, 201-2, 201-3, 201-4) and a common output node (205). The transformer further includes N-1 secondary inductors (222-242) coupled in series between one input node (201-1) and the common output node (250). In one embodiment, the N-1 secondary inductors (222-242) are arranged to couple energy from N-1 of the primary inductors (220-240) to provide a common node voltage (250) as an average of N input node voltages (201-1, 201-2, 201-3, 201-4), wherein N is an integer greater than two. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
Abstract:
A central processing unit (CPU) is disclosed. The CPU includes a CPU die; and a voltage regulator/ converter die bonded to the CPU die in a three dimensional packaging layout.
Abstract:
An eight-cell memory cell for static random access memory, the memory cell comprising cross-coupled inverters to store the information bit, two access nMOSFETs connected to local bit lines to access the stored information bit, and two nMOSFETs each having a gate connected to ground and coupled to the local bit lines and the cross-coupled inverters so that sub-threshold leakage currents to and from the local bit lines for a memory cell not being read are balanced.
Abstract:
elementos de memória baseados em torque de transferência de rotação para matrizes de dispositivos programáveis. a invenção refere-se a matrizes de dispositivo semicondutor, como matrizes de portas de campo programáveis (fpga), matrizes lógicas programáveis complexas (cpla), que usam elementos de memória baseados em um torque de transferência de rotação (stt). os elementos de memória baseados em stt podem ser usados em fpgas/cplas autônomas, ou podem ser combinados em microprocessadores e/ou sistema em chip (soc) de processamento de sinal digital (dsp) para promover flexibilidade de projeto para a implementação de uma arquitetura de hardware reconfigurável, segura, escalável e de baixo consumo. como a configuração é armazenada na matriz fpga/cpla, elimina-se a necessidade de carregar a configuração da memória externa toda vez que o dispositivo for ligado. além da inicialização instantânea, a eliminação do tráfego de configuração e/s resulta em economias de energia e na possível redução do número de pinos. ocorre grande melhoria da segurança, pela eliminação da necessidade de armazenar dados de configuração na memória externa.
Abstract:
A central processing unit (CPU) is disclosed. The CPU includes a CPU die; and a voltage regulator/converter die bonded to the CPU die in a three dimensional packaging layout.
Abstract:
In some embodiments, the invention includes an integrated circuit including a bitline and a bitline#, wordlines, and memory cells. The memory cells each corresponding to one of the wordlines and each include first and second pass transistors coupled between first and second storage nodes, respectively, and the bitline and bitline#, respectively, the corresponding wordline being coupled to gates of the first and second pass transistors. The memory cells include first and second inverters cross-coupled between the first and second storage nodes, wherein the first and second pass transistors each have a lower threshold voltage than do transistors of the first and second inverters. Wordline voltage control circuitry coupled to the wordlines selectively controls wordline signals on the wordlines. In some embodiments, the wordline voltage control circuitry asserts the wordline signal for a selected wordline corresponding to a memory cell selected to be read and underdrives the wordline signals for the wordlines not corresponding to the selected memory cell.