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Biasing circuit for EEPROM memories with shared latches

US7742342B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 26, 2007
Grant dateJun 22, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/12
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An EEPROM memory having a matrix of individually selectable memory cells, the matrix having a plurality of columns, a plurality of data lines each coupled with the cells of a corresponding column, the data lines being grouped in a plurality of packets, a plurality of biasing elements for providing a biasing signal to the data lines, and means for selecting the biasing elements for a selected one of the packets, wherein each biasing element is associated with corresponding data lines of a plurality of packets, the biasing element comprising switching means for selectively applying the biasing signal to a selected one of the associated data lines.

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