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Logic device with reduced leakage current

US7372764B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2005
Grant dateMay 13, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 2, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/413
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A logic device operates with reduced leakage current. Controllability is achieved by using a reference voltage to control the amount of leakage reduction. A method of temperature dependent reference voltage generation is given which maintains virtual supply in acceptable range to provide sufficient noise margin in logic devices including memory cells.

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