Semiconductor memory
US11869573B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/15311
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A semiconductor memory is provided. The semiconductor memory comprises a memory chip and a voltage regulation unit. The memory chip includes at least a storage array and the voltage regulation unit includes at least an operational amplifier. The voltage regulation unit is configured to convert an external input first voltage into a second voltage to be provided to a word line driver circuit associated with the memory chip. The first voltage is greater than the second voltage. According to the semiconductor memory provided, power consumption of the memory chip (or the semiconductor memory) is reduced and the second voltage provided to the word line driver circuit reaches a threshold voltage.
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