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High speed and low power sense amplifier

US9997252B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2017
Grant dateJun 12, 2018
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2029/5006
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved sensing circuit is disclosed that utilizes a bit line in an unused memory array to provide reference values to compare against selected cells in another memory array. A circuit that can perform a self-test for identifying bit lines with leakage currents about an acceptable threshold also is disclosed.

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