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Memory unit with sensing current stabilization

US7020036B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2004
Grant dateMar 28, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2207/063
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory unit with sensing current stabilization includes: a memory cell; a reference cell for providing a reference current; a current mirror coupled to the memory cell and the reference cell for generating a differential current according to the reference current and a cell current of the memory cell; and a sense amplifier coupled to the current mirror for generating an output voltage according to the differential current.

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