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Data output circuit and memory device including the same

US9830960B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 17, 2016
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/4093
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory device may include a data output circuit configured to multiplex a plurality of data signals read from a memory cell array, wherein the data output circuit includes a clock boosting circuit configured to receive a plurality of internal clock signals generated based on a first power voltage, and to generate a plurality of boosted clock signals by boosting the plurality of internal clock signals based on a second power voltage having a voltage level greater than that of the first power voltage, and a data output driver configured to multiplex and output the plurality of data signals synchronized with the boosted clock signals.

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