Generating ROM bit cell arrays

Details Generating ROM bit cell arrays Generating ROM bit cell arrays

2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Luu, Pho M (Department: 2824)

Static information storage and retrieval

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C365S094000, C365S104000

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07961490

ABSTRACT:
A method of generating a ROM bit cell array layout is provided, the method comprising the steps of: inputting a predetermined memory architecture having a predetermined positioning of bit lines and virtual ground lines, said memory architecture comprising a plurality of columns of memory cells, each column of memory cells being located between its own associated bit line and its own associated virtual ground line, and adjacent memory cells in each column of memory cells sharing a common connection to either said associated bit line or said associated virtual ground line; evaluating a possible range of width of active area of each of said columns of memory cells, in dependence on said predetermined positioning of bit lines and virtual ground lines; selecting a final width of active area in dependence on at least one performance characteristic associated with said final width of active area; and generating said ROM bit cell array layout according to said final width of active area. Thus the system designer can reuse an existing memory architecture, yet still retain an advantageous degree of flexibility with regard to performance characteristic selection of the final ROM bit cell array.

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