Static information storage and retrieval – Systems using particular element – Capacitors
Reexamination Certificate
2006-11-28
2006-11-28
Le, Thong Q. (Department: 2827)
Static information storage and retrieval
Systems using particular element
Capacitors
C365S226000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07142446
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is provided for reducing the current in a memory device. Peripheral device control signals are translated to the wordline off voltage level, such as a negative wordline voltage. The translated signals prevent the peripheral devices from conducting current in the wordline off mode, even if a wordline-to-digitline short should occur. The control signals may include a column select signal for a column select device and an active pull-up signal for a sense amplifier, among others. Additionally, an equalization circuit having high and low resistance components is provided for the memory device. The equalization circuit limits current, even if a wordline-to-digitline short occurs.
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Derner Scott J.
Duesman Kevin G.
Graham Scot M.
Porter Stephen R.
Williford Ethan A.
Jones Day
Le Thong Q.
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
Pencoske Edward L.
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