Method of operating a memory circuit using memory cells with...

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2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Tran, Michael T (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Systems using particular element

Flip-flop

C365S189050

Reexamination Certificate

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07990757

ABSTRACT:
A memory cell includes double-gate first and second access devices configured to selectively interconnect cross-coupled inverters with true and complementary bit lines. Each access device has a first gate connected to a READ word line and a second gate connected to a WRITE word line. During a READ operation, the first and second access devices are configured to operate in a single-gate mode with the READ word line “ON” and the WRITE word line “OFF” while the double-gate pull-down devices are configured to operate in a double gate mode. During a WRITE operation, the first and second access devices are configured to operate in a double-gate mode with the READ word line “ON” and the WRITE word line also “ON.”

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