Integrated circuit including memory array having a segmented...

Details Integrated circuit including memory array having a segmented... Integrated circuit including memory array having a segmented...

2007-06-26

2009-06-02

Nguyen, Viet Q (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular connection

C365S185110, C365S185170, C365S185010, C365S063000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07542340

ABSTRACT:
An integrated circuit device (e.g., a logic device or a memory device) having a memory cell array including a plurality of bit lines (e.g., first and second bit lines) and a plurality of bit line segments (e.g., first and second bit line segments) wherein each bit line segment is coupled to an associated bit line. The memory cell array further includes a plurality of memory cells, wherein each memory cell includes a transistor having a first region, a second region, a body region, and a gate coupled to an associated word line via an associated word line segment. A first group of memory cells is coupled to the first bit line via the first bit line segment and a second group of memory cells is coupled to the second bit line via the second bit line segment. A plurality of isolation circuits, disposed between each bit line segment and its associated bit line, responsively connect the associated bit line segment to or disconnect the associated bit line segment from the associated bit line.

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