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Dynamic random access memory (DRAM)

US10049720B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2017
Grant dateAug 14, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2207/002
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell, the cell includes a first capacitor which includes first and second electrodes, and a first transistor which includes first and second terminals and a first control terminal, the first terminal being connected to the first electrode, a first conductive line connected to the second terminal, a second conductive line connected to the second electrode, a sense amplifier, a switch element connected between the first conductive line and the sense amplifier, and a controller turning off the switch element in a write operation, applies a first potential to the first conductive line, and sets a potential of the second conductive line according to a value of write data to be written to the cell.

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