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Methods and apparatus to improve performance while reading a one-time programmable memory

US11145378B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2019
Grant dateOct 12, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03K3/42
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, apparatus, systems and articles of manufacture are disclosed to improve performance while reading a one-time programmable memory. An example apparatus includes: a voltage boost circuit including a first output, a second output, a first input configured to be coupled to a controller, a second input coupled to a first output of a decoder, a third input coupled to a second output of the decoder; and a multiplexer including a first input coupled to the first output of the voltage boost circuit, a second input coupled to the second output of the voltage boost circuit, a third input coupled to an array of memory, and an output coupled to a sensing circuit.

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