Patent classifications
H03K19/0944
LOGIC OPERATION CIRCUIT FOR COMPUTATION IN MEMORY
The present disclosure relates to a logic operation circuit for computation in memory, which comprises an equivalent circuit input terminal, a reference circuit input terminal, a reset input terminal and an output terminal; wherein the equivalent circuit input terminal is configured to input the equivalent voltage of a memory computing array, the reset input terminal is configured to input a reset voltage, and the reference circuit input terminal is configured to input a reference voltage; the logic operation circuit for computation in memory outputs different output voltages according to the difference between the equivalent voltage and the reference voltage, and the output voltage is output through the output terminal; the logic operation circuit of the present disclosure has a simple structure, reduced complexity and effectively saved resources.
SST driving circuit, chip and driving output method
The present disclosure provides an SST driving circuit, a chip, and a driving output method. The SST driving circuit includes: a signal driver for driving and outputting a signal to be driven, the signal driver including termination resistors; a first electrostatic current discharge module, providing first discharge paths for electrostatic currents generated in the signal driver; a second electrostatic current discharge module, connected in series with the termination resistors, providing second discharge paths for the electrostatic currents; and a power clamp, used for conducting the power clamp circuit, the first discharge paths and the second discharge paths when a power supply voltage of the signal driver exceeds a clamping voltage. The present disclosure provides different discharge paths, which effectively reduces voltage borne by a protected device through a voltage division method, and improves the device's ability to protect against electrostatic discharge.
SST driving circuit, chip and driving output method
The present disclosure provides an SST driving circuit, a chip, and a driving output method. The SST driving circuit includes: a signal driver for driving and outputting a signal to be driven, the signal driver including termination resistors; a first electrostatic current discharge module, providing first discharge paths for electrostatic currents generated in the signal driver; a second electrostatic current discharge module, connected in series with the termination resistors, providing second discharge paths for the electrostatic currents; and a power clamp, used for conducting the power clamp circuit, the first discharge paths and the second discharge paths when a power supply voltage of the signal driver exceeds a clamping voltage. The present disclosure provides different discharge paths, which effectively reduces voltage borne by a protected device through a voltage division method, and improves the device's ability to protect against electrostatic discharge.
Driving device
A driving device includes a voltage regulator, a voltage generator, and a first NMOSFET. The voltage regulator is coupled between a first high-voltage terminal and the output terminal of the driving device. The voltage regulator receives the first high voltage of the first high-voltage terminal. The voltage regulator steps down the first high voltage to generate a supply voltage. The voltage generator is coupled to a second high-voltage terminal and the output terminal of the driving device. The voltage generator provides a reference voltage for the output terminal of the driving device. The reference voltage is substantially lower than the supply voltage. The first NMOSFET is coupled between the output terminal of the driving device and a low-voltage terminal.
Driving device
A driving device includes a voltage regulator, a voltage generator, and a first NMOSFET. The voltage regulator is coupled between a first high-voltage terminal and the output terminal of the driving device. The voltage regulator receives the first high voltage of the first high-voltage terminal. The voltage regulator steps down the first high voltage to generate a supply voltage. The voltage generator is coupled to a second high-voltage terminal and the output terminal of the driving device. The voltage generator provides a reference voltage for the output terminal of the driving device. The reference voltage is substantially lower than the supply voltage. The first NMOSFET is coupled between the output terminal of the driving device and a low-voltage terminal.
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
A technique capable of detecting a substrate bias voltage at a low power consumption is provided. The technique including: a voltage boost circuit outputting a boost voltage based on a first clock signal having a first frequency; a voltage drop circuit outputting a drop voltage based on a second clock signal having a second frequency; and a logic circuit block comparing the first frequency and the second frequency and outputting a comparison result between the first frequency and the second frequency in accordance with predetermined criteria is provided.
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
A technique capable of detecting a substrate bias voltage at a low power consumption is provided. The technique including: a voltage boost circuit outputting a boost voltage based on a first clock signal having a first frequency; a voltage drop circuit outputting a drop voltage based on a second clock signal having a second frequency; and a logic circuit block comparing the first frequency and the second frequency and outputting a comparison result between the first frequency and the second frequency in accordance with predetermined criteria is provided.
Generating High Dynamic Voltage Boost
Devices, systems, and methods are provided for generating a high, dynamic voltage boost. An integrated circuit (IC) includes a driving circuit having a first stage and a second stage. The driving circuit is configured to provide an overdrive voltage. The IC also includes a charge pump circuit coupled between the first stage and the second stage. The charge pump circuit is configured generate a dynamic voltage greater than the overdrive voltage. The IC also includes a bootstrap circuit coupled to the charge pump circuit, configured to further dynamically boost the overdrive voltage of the driving circuit.
Generating High Dynamic Voltage Boost
Devices, systems, and methods are provided for generating a high, dynamic voltage boost. An integrated circuit (IC) includes a driving circuit having a first stage and a second stage. The driving circuit is configured to provide an overdrive voltage. The IC also includes a charge pump circuit coupled between the first stage and the second stage. The charge pump circuit is configured generate a dynamic voltage greater than the overdrive voltage. The IC also includes a bootstrap circuit coupled to the charge pump circuit, configured to further dynamically boost the overdrive voltage of the driving circuit.
INVERTER INCLUDING TRANSISTORS HAVING DIFFERENT THRESHOLD VOLTAGES AND MEMORY CELL INCLUDING THE SAME
Disclosed is an inverter which includes a first P-MOS transistor connected between a node receiving a drain voltage and a first path node and operated based on an input voltage, a first N-MOS transistor connected between the first path node and an output terminal outputting an output voltage and operated based on the drain voltage, a second P-MOS transistor connected between the output terminal and a second path node and operated based on a ground voltage, a second N-MOS transistor connected between the second path node and a node receiving the ground voltage and operated based on the input voltage, a third P-MOS transistor connected between the first path node and the second path node and operated based on the input voltage, and a third N-MOS transistor connected between the first path node and the second path node and operated based on the input voltage.