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Load for non-volatile memory drain bias

US6570789B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2000
Grant dateMay 27, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/24
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus is disclosed for providing a load for a non-volatile memory drain bias circuit. Under an embodiment, a load for a non-volatile memory drain bias circuit comprises a column load and a current mirror, a reference voltage for the current mirror being a sample and hold voltage reference. The column load and the current mirror are coupled to a cascode device.

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