Sense amplifier for a non-volatile memory device

Details Sense amplifier for a non-volatile memory device Sense amplifier for a non-volatile memory device

2007-02-06

2007-02-06

Mai, Son L. (Department: 2827)

Static information storage and retrieval

Floating gate

Particular biasing

C365S208000, C327S051000, C327S054000

Reexamination Certificate

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10912520

ABSTRACT:
The memory device has a plurality of memory cells each coupled to a bitline. A feedback transistor is coupled to the bitline and provides voltage feedback on the bitline's precharge status. A biasing transistor is coupled to the feedback transistor. The biasing transistor provides a bias voltage to the feedback transistor in response to a reference voltage on the biasing transistor. A cascode-connected transistor is coupled to the feedback transistor and the biasing transistor. This transistor provides a stable bias voltage to the biasing transistor. An output latch circuit is coupled to the bitline for providing a latched output of the memory cell's data.

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