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Non-volatile semiconductor memory device improved sense amplification configuration

US6504761B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2001
Grant dateJan 7, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/26
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In the non-volatile semiconductor memory device, for a current mirror for reading out data of a memory cell, a diode-connected transistor and a cut transistor are provided. The diode-connected transistor makes a precharged voltage level lower than a power supply voltage level. The cut transistor reduces current consumption.

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