Memory device and operation method thereof
US-11862234-B2 · Jan 2, 2024 · US
Input-output line sense amplifier having adjustable output drive capability
US8947952B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8947952-B2 |
| Application number | US-201414172761-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | Feb 14, 2007 |
| Publication date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 3, 2015 |
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An input-output line sense amplifier configured to drive input data signals over an input-output signal line to an output driver circuit, the input-output line sense amplifier having an output driver stage having a plurality of different programmable output drive capacities to tailor the output drive of the sense amplifier.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method, comprising: selecting a current drive strength of a sense amplifier of a memory having a plurality of current drive strengths; providing input signals to input/output lines from the sense amplifier having a current based on the current drive strength; and providing an output signal based on the input signals provided to the input/output lines. 2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the input/output lines comprise complementar…
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- What does patent US8947952B2 cover?
- An input-output line sense amplifier configured to drive input data signals over an input-output signal line to an output driver circuit, the input-output line sense amplifier having an output driver stage having a plurality of different programmable output drive capacities to tailor the output drive of the sense amplifier.
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- Micron Technology Inc
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- Primary CPC classification G11C7/1051. Mapped technology areas include Physics.
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- Publication date Tue Feb 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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