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Memory timing circuit

US9111589B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 2013
Grant dateAug 18, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 26, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C7/227
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed are various apparatuses and methods for a memory with a multiple word line design. A memory timing circuit may include a dummy word line including a first portion and a second portion and further including capacitative loading that is lumped in the second portion of the dummy word line, a first transistor connected to the first portion of the dummy word line and configured to charge the dummy word line, and a second transistor connected to the second portion of the dummy word line and configured to discharge the dummy word line. A method may include charging a dummy word line using a first transistor, and discharging the dummy word line using a second transistor, wherein the dummy word line includes a first portion and a second portion and further includes capacitative loading that is lumped in the second portion of the dummy word line.

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