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Architecture for accessing very high density memory device

US5563844A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 1995
Grant dateOct 8, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C8/04
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In order to improve area efficiency of a mask ROM, a head address is inputted from a common pad (204) only in an initial access, so that addresses are thereafter changed by an internal counter (212). Data output is carried out through the common pad (204). Wires are employed for address input and data output in common, thereby remarkably reducing the number of wires.

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