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Write-assisted memory with enhanced speed

US9224453B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2013
Grant dateDec 29, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C5/148
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A write-assisted memory includes a pre-charge assist circuit that assists the pre-charge of the power supply voltage on a power supply lead for an accessed memory cell in a bit-line-multiplexed group of memory cells subsequent to a write-assist period by coupling charge from the power supply leads for the remaining non-accessed memory cells in the bit-line-multiplexed group of memory cells.

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