Abstract:
A sequential memory device (10) having a read pipeline data structure for reading data from a bitline (32, 33) of a memory array of the device is disclosed. The read pipeline data structure includes at least one data path including a sense amp (40, 40') for sensing the logic level appearing on the bitline (32, 33), and a flip-flop (46, 46') for providing an output signal indicative of the data bits received on the bitline (32, 32'), and means (101) for initializing the data path upon power up of the device such that the first data bit from the memory array is available for output from the device without the need and before the occurrence of a clock signal (CLK).
Abstract:
An array of P-channel memory cells is separated into independently programmable memory segments by creating multiple, electrically isolated N-wells upon which the memory segments are fabricated. The methods for creating the multiple, electrically isolated N-wells include p-n junction isolation and dielectric isolation.
Abstract:
A sequential memory device (10) having a read pipeline data structure for reading data from a bitline (32, 33) of a memory array of the device is disclosed. The read pipeline data structure includes at least one data path including a sense amp (40, 40') for sensing the logic level appearing on the bitline (32, 33), and a flip-flop (46, 46') for providing an output signal indicative of the data bits received on the bitline (32, 32'), and means (101) for initializing the data path upon power up of the device such that the first data bit from the memory array is available for output from the device without the need and before the occurrence of a clock signal (CLK).
Abstract:
An array of P-channel memory cells is separated into independently programmable memory segments by creating multiple, electrically isolated N-wells upon which the memory segments are fabricated. The methods for creating the multiple, electrically isolated N-wells include p-n junction isolation and dielectric isolation.