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Distributed programmed memory cells used as memory reference currents

US7142456B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 8, 2004
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/28
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory circuit for an inkjet print head having a plurality of memory cells switchably connected to a source and configured in an array, wherein at least one of the memory cells is a reference memory cell and at least one of the remaining cells are data memory cells, and at least one sense amplifier adapted to compare at least one of a current and voltage received from the reference memory cell with at least one of a current and voltage received from one of the data memory cells and generate an output based on the comparison.

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