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Techniques for multi-read and multi-write of memory circuit

US10755771B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2018
Grant dateAug 25, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C7/222
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments include apparatuses, methods, and systems to implement a multi-read and/or multi-write process with a set of memory cells. The set of memory cells may be multiplexed with a same sense amplifier. As part of a multi-read process, a memory controller coupled to a memory circuit may precharge the bit lines associated with the set of memory cells, provide a single assertion of a word line signal on the word line, and then sequentially read data from the set of memory cells (using the sense amplifier) based on the precharge and the single assertion of the word line signal. Additionally, or alternatively, a multi-write process may be performed to sequentially write data to the set of memory cells based on one precharge of the associated bit lines. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

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