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Semiconductor memory device

US8045389B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2010
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C7/14
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A dummy cell array is provided in a memory cell array, and an intermediate buffer is provided between input/output circuits, whereby control signals to the input/output circuits can be operated at high speed and with a high frequency while the area increasing effect is reduced even in a memory with a large bit width.

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