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Column repair in memory

US10068664B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2017
Grant dateSep 4, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C29/848
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods related to column repair in memory are described. An apparatus can include sensing circuitry. The sensing circuitry can include a first sensing component, a second sensing component, and a third sensing component. The second sensing component can include a defective sense amplifier that is column repaired. The apparatus can include a controller configured to use the sensing circuitry to shift data from the first sensing component to the third sensing component by transferring the data through the second sensing component. The second sensing component can be physically located between the first sensing component and the third sensing component.

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