Static information storage and retrieval – Read/write circuit – Having particular data buffer or latch
Patent
1984-06-28
1986-09-23
Popek, Joseph A.
Static information storage and retrieval
Read/write circuit
Having particular data buffer or latch
365155, G11C 700
Patent
active
046139583
ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is a memory cell circuit for a gate array. The memory cell circuit is D.C. testable and has particular utility when employed in an integrated circuit containing "a mix of logic and array".
Also disclosed is a memory array particularly adapted for use in an integrated circuit containing TTL logic circuits.
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Culican Edward F.
Graf Matthew C.
Ritchie Leonard C.
DeBruin Wesley
International Business Machines - Corporation
Popek Joseph A.
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