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Low power transient voltage collapse apparatus and method for a memory cell

US9263121B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2013
Grant dateFeb 16, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/414
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described is an apparatus for memory write assist which consumes low power during write assist operation. The apparatus comprises: a power supply node; a device operable to adjust voltage on the power supply node; and a feedback unit coupled to the power supply node, the feedback unit to control the device in response to a voltage level of the voltage on the power supply node.

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