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FeRAM-DRAM hybrid memory

US9761312B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2016
Grant dateSep 12, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2207/005
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and devices for operating a ferroelectric memory cell or cells are described. One method includes determining whether to access a first memory cell of a first memory cell array or a second memory cell of a second memory cell array, where a first digit line coupled to the first memory cell is coupled to a paging buffer register including a sense amplifier. The method further includes operating a transfer gate based at least in part on determining to read the second memory cell of the second memory cell array, where the transfer gate is configured to selectively couple a second digit line coupled to the second memory cell to the paging buffer register through the first digit line.

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