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Memory device having merged banks on substrate, and method for operating memory device

US12334139B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2023
Grant dateJun 17, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/4091
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory device includes one or more memory blocks. Each memory block includes a plurality of first sense amplifier circuits, a plurality of row segments, and a plurality of row decoders. The row segments and the first sense amplifier circuits are arranged alternately along a first direction. Each row segment includes a plurality of memory cells arranged in rows and columns. Each column of memory cells extends in the first direction. The row segments are divided into N groups of row segments, and N is greater than one. The row decoders are coupled to the row segments respectively, and divided into N groups of row decoders.

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