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Read only memory

US10580499B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2017
Grant dateMar 3, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D89/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A read only memory (ROM) is provided in the present invention, which includes a plurality of bit lines extending in a first direction, a plurality of source lines extending in parallel to the plurality of bit lines, and a plurality of word lines extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Each two ROM cells share an active area and are electrically coupled to one of the plurality of source lines by a common source line contact.

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