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High speed memory simulation

US8275597B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2008
Grant dateSep 25, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2119/12
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one embodiment, a method comprises creating a simulation model for a column of bit cells in a memory, simulating the simulation model to generate a result; and displaying the result for a user. Each of the bit cells in the column is coupled to a different wordline, and the simulation model comprises one or more linear elements in place of a nonlinear element in each bit cell that is coupled to an inactive wordline. The one or more linear elements approximate a behavior of the nonlinear element while the wordline is inactive. A computer accessible storage medium storing a simulator that implements the method is contemplated, and the simulator itself is also contemplated, in various embodiments.

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