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Redundant memory array having dual-use repair elements

US6542418B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2001
Grant dateApr 1, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C29/808
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit memory structure includes a main array of memory elements having wordlines and bitlines and a redundant array of redundant memory elements external to and connected to the main array. Each of the redundant memory elements can replace either one of the wordlines or one of the bitlines.

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