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Word line supply voltage generator for a memory device and method therefore

US9311980B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2013
Grant dateApr 12, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/1697
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A word line supply voltage generator is selectively activated and deactivated to allow internal memory operations that are sensitive to variations on word line voltages to be performed with a stable word line voltage. Techniques for deactivating and reactivating the voltage generator are also disclosed that enable more rapid recovery from deactivation such that subsequent operations can be commenced sooner.

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