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Low leakage high performance static random access memory cell using dual-technology transistors

US8576612B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2011
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C8/08
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory cell includes a storage element, a write circuit coupled to the storage element and a read circuit coupled to the storage element. At least a portion of the storage element and at least a portion of the write circuit are fabricated using a thicker functional gate oxide and at least a portion of the read circuit is fabricated using a thinner functional gate oxide.

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