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Memory column redundancy scheme

US7826285B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2007
Grant dateNov 2, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C29/846
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for implementing a memory column redundancy scheme is provided. The system comprises a core array having a plurality of columns and a redundancy column each configured for reading or writing a bit of information and circuitry for steering around a defective column in the core array, wherein the circuitry includes one column multiplexor, which results in having the memory column redundancy scheme include one multiplexing stage.

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