Semiconductor memory circuit

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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Phan, Trong (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Powering

C365S227000, C365S228000, C365S229000, C365S230060

Reexamination Certificate

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07995417

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a semiconductor memory circuit capable of reducing current consumption at non-operation in a system equipped with a plurality of chips that share the use of a power supply, address signals and a data bus. The semiconductor memory circuit has an internal circuit which is capable of selectively performing the supply and stop of an operating voltage via switch means and includes a memory array. An input circuit, which receives a predetermined control signal therein, controls the supply and stop of the operating voltage by the switch means to reduce a DC current and a leak current when no memory operation is done, whereby low power consumption can be realized.

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