Static information storage and retrieval – Powering – Conservation of power
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-03
2009-02-10
Hoang, Huan (Department: 2827)
Static information storage and retrieval
Powering
Conservation of power
C365S230030, C365S230060
Reexamination Certificate
active
07489582
ABSTRACT:
A method for reducing leakage current in a memory array comprising: coupling a first distributed header device to the memory array, the first distributed header device is configured for limiting leakage current through the memory array; and coupling a header driver operatively to the first distributed header device for enabling tri-state operation of the first distributed header device, wherein tri-state operation includes sleep mode, wake mode, and retention mode.
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Barth, Jr. John E.
Pilo Harold
Ramadurai Vinod
Cantor & Colburn LLP
Hoang Huan
International Business Machines - Corporation
LeStrange Michael
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