Single data line sensing scheme for TCCT-based memory cells

Static information storage and retrieval – Read/write circuit – Flip-flop used for sensing

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C365S204000, C365S207000, C365S189090, C365S149000, C365S203000

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07324394

ABSTRACT:
A sensing circuit including a sense amplifier to resolve a data signal generated by a memory cell is disclosed herein. The sensing circuit includes a bit line to receive the data signal, a first pre-charge device coupled to the bit line and configured to pre-charge the bit line, a device for providing a bias coupled to the bit line and configured to provide a bias to the bit line, and a reference node configured to be at least one pre-determined level. In one embodiment the pre-determined level is equal to a low potential such as ground and in another embodiment equal to a high potential such as VDD. One or more switching devices allows for the activation or deactivation of the pre-charge device allowing to pre-charge the bit line to a certain potential and the sensing circuit quickly and accurately determines whether a logical state of ‘1’ or ‘0’ is being applied to the bit line.

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