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Systems, memories, and methods for operating memory arrays

US8942054B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2012
Grant dateJan 27, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C29/783
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Memories, systems, and methods for refreshing are provided, such as a memory with an array of memory cells divided into sections. Memories include replacement elements having a digit line, and detecting circuitry coupled to a digit line of at least one section of the memory cell array and coupled to the digit line of the replacement element. Memories include control logic configured to selectively refresh the replacement element at an occurrence when a non-neighboring section of the memory cell array relative to the replacement element is refreshed. Other memories, systems, and methods are provided.

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