Selectable memory word line deactivation

Details Selectable memory word line deactivation Selectable memory word line deactivation

2008-07-22

2008-07-22

Tran, Michael T (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Addressing

Particular decoder or driver circuit

C365S230030

Reexamination Certificate

active

11705974

ABSTRACT:
Circuitry and methods allow selected memory word lines (WLs) to be deactivated without using a global deactivate signal. All active WLs do not therefore have to be deactivated simultaneously, which can cause voltage at a common deactivate node to rise undesirably. This undesirable voltage rise can adversely affect a system by, for example, inadvertently activating an inactive WL. The invention advantageously limits the voltage fluctuation at the common deactivate node.

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