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Efficient sense amplifier shifting for memory redundancy

US9905316B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 2016
Grant dateFeb 27, 2018
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C29/846
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory includes a plurality of columns and a redundant column. The memory includes a plurality of multiplexers corresponding to the plurality of columns. Depending upon the location of a defect, the multiplexers are configured to select for their corresponding column or an immediately-subsequent column to their corresponding column.

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