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CMOS N-well bias generator and gating system

US4670861A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 21, 1985
Grant dateJun 2, 1987
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Expiry dateJun 21, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C5/146
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for preventing forward biasing of the bit line junctions formed between the N-well and bit lines of a CMOS memory. The system includes a gating system for maintaining the bit line voltage at V.sub.CC /2 whenever the well voltage is less than V.sub.CC. A well regulator and well pump maintain the well voltage at a selected multiple of V.sub.CC.

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