Circuit for biasing an input node of a sense amplifier with a pre-charge stage
US6856547B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C16/24
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A circuit for biasing an input node of a sense amplifier is proposed. The circuit includes a voltage regulator for keeping the input node at a pre-set operative voltage during a sensing operation. The circuit further includes a pulling device for pulling the input node from a starting voltage towards a power supply voltage, the operative voltage being comprised between the starting voltage and the power supply voltage. The circuit also includes a control device for disabling the pulling device before the input node reaches the operative voltage.
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