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Method for generating a clock phase signal for controlling operation of a DRAM array

US6259651A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2000
Grant dateJul 10, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C8/18
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and structure for handling the refresh of a DRAM array so that the refresh has no effect on the external access. A system clock signal initiates activation and deactivation of elements of the DRAM array using a sequencer which subdivides each system clock signal period into three parts, thus providing four control signals fixed phase relationship per clock period.

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