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One-time programmable memory read-write circuit

US11682466B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2020
Grant dateJun 20, 2023
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C7/22
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A read-write circuit of a one-time programmable memory, including: an antifuse array including: n*n antifuse units, between a first node and a second node, the control terminals of switching elements in the antifuse units coupled to AND signals of different word line signals and bit line signals; the first switching device and the first capacitor connected in parallel between the second node and the second voltage source; the reference array including reference resistance and reference switching elements connected in series between the first and third nodes, the reference switching element's control end coupled to OR signals of the n*n AND signals; the second switching device and the second capacitor connected in parallel between the third node and second voltage source; a comparison circuit's first input terminal coupled to the second node and second input terminal coupled to the third node. The circuit has simpler connections, smaller area, and higher reliability.

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