Static information storage and retrieval – Systems using particular element – Capacitors
Patent
1997-08-19
1998-12-01
Nelms, David
Static information storage and retrieval
Systems using particular element
Capacitors
36518909, 365200, 365210, G11C 1124, G11C 700, G11C 702
Patent
active
058448330
ABSTRACT:
A memory circuit is described which increases the density of memory cells by including a reference circuit. The memory circuit has an open digit line architecture where sense amplifiers use two digit lines to sense data stored in the memory cells. One of the digit lines is used as a reference while the other digit line is active. A reference circuit is described which can be used to replace one of the digit lines connected to the sense amplifier circuit. The reference circuit models the electrical characteristics of a digit line by including a capacitor and a transistor, each sized to match the characteristics of a digit line.
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Seyyedy Mirmajid
Zagar Paul S.
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
Nelms David
Phan Trong
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