3D storage architecture with tier-specific controls
US11468945B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C11/419
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A three-dimensional (3D) storage circuit includes two or more tiers of semiconductor dies, and a storage array of bitcells distributed on the two or more tiers to form a plurality of storage subarrays. One of the storage subarrays is arranged on a respective one of the tiers. Row and column replica/dummy tracking cells are arranged on each of the tiers. A timing circuit is coupled to the tracking cells of each of the tiers. In response to receipt of tier-specific trim bits for each of the tiers, the timing circuit independently controls a timing and/or voltage state of each of the tiers during an access operation of the 3D storage circuit to account for process and/or thermal variation between tiers of the 3D storage circuit.
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