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Reference level generation with offset compensation for sense amplifier

US8125840B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2009
Grant dateFeb 28, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C7/12
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An approach that provides reference level generation with offset compensation for a sense amplifier is described. In one embodiment, an arbitrary reference level is generated to provide an offset that compensates for device mismatch and voltage threshold of a sense amplifier.

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