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Memory device, related method, and related electronic device

US9570115B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2015
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C8/14
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory device may include the following elements: a first memory cell; a first word line for transmitting a first control signal to control an electrical connection in the first memory cell; a first bit line connected to the first memory cell; a first transistor, wherein a first terminal of the first transistor is connected to the first bit line; a second memory cell; a second word line for transmitting a second control signal to control an electrical connection in the second memory cell; a second bit line connected to the second memory cell; a second transistor, wherein a first terminal of the second transistor is connected to the second bit line; and a sense amplifier having a first input terminal connected to a second terminal of the first transistor and having a second input terminal connected to a second terminal of the second transistor.

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