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Asymmetric SRAM cell with split transistors on the strong side

US8184474B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2010
Grant dateMay 22, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/412
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit containing an SRAM cell array in which each SRAM cell includes an auxiliary NMOS driver or PMOS load transistor plus a bit-side passgate transistor and a bit-bar-side passgate transistor. An integrated circuit containing an SRAM cell array in which each SRAM cell includes an auxiliary PMOS driver or NMOS load transistor plus a bit-side passgate transistor and a bit-bar-side passgate transistor. A process of operating an integrated circuit containing an SRAM cell array in which each SRAM cell includes an auxiliary NMOS driver or PMOS load transistor plus a bit-side passgate transistor and a bit-bar-side passgate transistor. A process of operating an integrated circuit containing an SRAM cell array in which each SRAM cell includes an auxiliary PMOS driver or NMOS load transistor plus a bit-side passgate transistor and a bit-bar-side passgate transistor.

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