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Charge pump control scheme for memory word line

US8654589B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2010
Grant dateFeb 18, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

A memory includes a word line, a charge pump coupled to the word line, and a charge pump control circuit coupled to the charge pump. The charge pump control circuit is configured to turn on the charge pump if the word line voltage is lower than a first threshold voltage and turn off the charge pump if the word line voltage is higher than a second threshold voltage.

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