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Memory circuits, systems, and methods for accessing the memory circuits

US8619483B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2010
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/4097
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory circuit includes at least one memory cell for storing a charge representative of a datum. The memory cell is coupled with a word line and a bit line. A sense amplifier is coupled with the bit line. The sense amplifier is capable of precharging the bit line to a first voltage that is substantially equal to and higher than a threshold voltage (Vt) of a first transistor of the sense amplifier.

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