Symmetric segmented memory array architecture

Details Symmetric segmented memory array architecture Symmetric segmented memory array architecture

1997-12-12

1999-10-05

Nelms, David

Static information storage and retrieval

Interconnection arrangements

365 51, G11C 506

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ABSTRACT:
A symmetric memory array includes a multiplicity of repeating segments formed into rows and columns. Each segment includes a cell area formed of four segmented cell bit lines an even select area and an odd select area. The even select area is located at one end of the cell area and includes a segmented even contact bit line and two select transistors connecting the even contact bit line with the even cell bit lines of the segment. The odd select area is located at the opposite end of the cell area and includes a segmented odd contact bit line and two select transistors connecting the odd contact bit line with the odd cell bit lines of the segment. The array additionally includes one even contact connected to the even contact bit lines of two neighboring even select areas, one odd contact connected to the odd contact bit lines of two neighboring odd select areas and alternating even and odd metal lines connecting to the even and odd contacts, respectively.

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