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Systems and methods for controlling a sense amplifier

US9830979B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 2016
Grant dateNov 28, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2207/002
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for controlling a sense amplifier are provided. First and second MOS transistors of a first type are connected in series between a first voltage potential and a node. A gate terminal of the first MOS transistor is coupled to a first data. A gate terminal of the second MOS transistor is coupled to a second data line. A third MOS transistor of a second type is connected between the node and a second voltage potential. The third MOS transistor has a gate terminal coupled to the first data line. A fourth MOS transistor of the second type is connected between the node and the second voltage potential in a parallel arrangement with the third MOS transistor. The fourth MOS transistor has a gate terminal coupled to the second data line. A control signal provided to a sense amplifier is based on a voltage of the node.

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