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Word line driving circuit and method of testing a word line using the word line driving circuit

US7715259B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2008
Grant dateMay 11, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2029/1202
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of testing a word line using a word line driving circuit comprising; activating a word line by activating a word line driving signal; floating the word line by activating a test mode signal after the activating of the word line; recording data having a predetermined logic value into a memory cell by inputting a write command while the word line is floated; and reading out data from the memory cell by inputting a read command after the recording of data.

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