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Voltage supply switching device for nonvolatile memories in MOS technology

US5003511A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 1988
Grant dateMar 26, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2008

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

Abstract

Two P channel selection transistors are inserted in respective connecting circuit branches between two external pins with voltages Vcc and Vpp respectively and an internal node. A switching circuit controls said selection transistors. Circuit means are provided to hold the body bias of the selection transistors at a voltage equal to the highest voltage present from time to time at said external pins.

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