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Sense amplifier apparatus and methods

US8270242B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2009
Grant dateSep 18, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2207/063
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Some embodiments include apparatus and methods having a sense amplifier unit, a supply node to receive a supply voltage, and a line coupled to a memory cell of a device. The sense amplifier unit includes a circuit path coupled between the supply node and the line to carry a current having a value based on a value of information stored in the memory cell. Additional embodiments are disclosed.

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