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Semiconductor memory device

US9978441B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2017
Grant dateMay 22, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B12/31
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes a memory cell, a sense amplifier, a first transfer transistor, a second transfer transistor, and a controller. The memory cell can store a first value and a second value. The sense amplifier amplifies the first value or the second value read from the memory cell to the sense node. The first transfer transistor has a first control terminal connected to the sense node. The second transfer transistor has a second control terminal connected to the sense node. The controller applies a backgate potential to backgate terminals of the first transfer transistor and the second transfer transistor.

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