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Sense amplifier with selectively powered inverter

US8760953B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2010
Grant dateJun 24, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/4096
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A sense amplifier includes a first inverter responsive to a first output of a latch. The first inverter is powered by a sense enable signal. The sense amplifier also includes a second inverter responsive to a second output of the latch. The second inverter is also powered by the sense enable signal.

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