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Memory cell with improved retention time

US6469925B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 14, 2001
Grant dateOct 22, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateMay 14, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B12/05
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory cell having first and second access transistors coupled to a storage transistor is disclosed. A boosted voltage is coupled to the gate of the storage transistor to increase the charge stored in the memory cell, thereby improving retention time.

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