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Memory unit and method of testing the same

US9324453B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2014
Grant dateApr 26, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/41
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory unit that includes a tracking unit, a scan chain and a scan chain control unit. The tracking unit includes a tracking bit line, wherein the tracking unit is configured to receive a tracking control signal, selectively charge or discharge a voltage on the tracking bit line in response to the tracking control signal and generate a sense amplifier signal. The scan chain includes one or more logic devices, wherein the scan chain is configured to receive at least a first control signal. The scan chain control unit is connected to the scan chain and the tracking unit. The scan chain control unit is configured to receive the sense amplifier signal and generate the first scan chain control signal.

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