G11C8/08

WORD LINE DRIVER ARRAY AND MEMORY
20230049421 · 2023-02-16 ·

Embodiments of the present application relate to the field of semiconductors, and provide a word line driver array and a memory. The word line driver array at least includes: a first transistor, a third transistor, a zeroth transistor and a second transistor arranged sequentially, as well as a zeroth word line, a first word line, a second word line and a third word line parallel to each other, wherein the zeroth word line is connected to a drain of the zeroth transistor, the first word line is connected to a drain of the first transistor, the second word line is connected to a drain of the second transistor, and the third word line is connected to a drain of the third transistor.

WORD LINE DRIVER ARRAY AND MEMORY
20230049421 · 2023-02-16 ·

Embodiments of the present application relate to the field of semiconductors, and provide a word line driver array and a memory. The word line driver array at least includes: a first transistor, a third transistor, a zeroth transistor and a second transistor arranged sequentially, as well as a zeroth word line, a first word line, a second word line and a third word line parallel to each other, wherein the zeroth word line is connected to a drain of the zeroth transistor, the first word line is connected to a drain of the first transistor, the second word line is connected to a drain of the second transistor, and the third word line is connected to a drain of the third transistor.

COMPUTING DEVICE, MEMORY CONTROLLER, AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING AN IN-MEMORY COMPUTATION

A method for performing an in-memory computation includes: storing data in memory cells of a memory array, the data including weights for computation; determining whether an update command to change at least one of the weights is received; in response to receiving the update command, performing a write operation on the memory array to update the at least one weight; and disabling the write operation on the memory array until receiving a next update command to change the at least one weight.

COMPUTING DEVICE, MEMORY CONTROLLER, AND METHOD FOR PERFORMING AN IN-MEMORY COMPUTATION

A method for performing an in-memory computation includes: storing data in memory cells of a memory array, the data including weights for computation; determining whether an update command to change at least one of the weights is received; in response to receiving the update command, performing a write operation on the memory array to update the at least one weight; and disabling the write operation on the memory array until receiving a next update command to change the at least one weight.

MODULAR MEMORY ARCHITECTURE WITH GATED SUB-ARRAY OPERATION DEPENDENT ON STORED DATA CONTENT

A memory circuit includes an array of memory cells arranged with first word lines connected to a first sub-array storing less significant bits of data and second word lines connected to a second sub-array storing more significant bits of data. A row decoder circuit coupled to the first and second word lines generates word line signals. A word line gating circuit is configured to selectively gate passage of the word line signals to the second word lines for the second sub-array in response to assertion of a maximum value signal. A data modification circuit performs a mathematical operation on data read from the array of memory cells, and asserts the maximum value signal if the mathematical operation performed on the less significant bits of data from the first sub-array produces a maximum data value.

MODULAR MEMORY ARCHITECTURE WITH GATED SUB-ARRAY OPERATION DEPENDENT ON STORED DATA CONTENT

A memory circuit includes an array of memory cells arranged with first word lines connected to a first sub-array storing less significant bits of data and second word lines connected to a second sub-array storing more significant bits of data. A row decoder circuit coupled to the first and second word lines generates word line signals. A word line gating circuit is configured to selectively gate passage of the word line signals to the second word lines for the second sub-array in response to assertion of a maximum value signal. A data modification circuit performs a mathematical operation on data read from the array of memory cells, and asserts the maximum value signal if the mathematical operation performed on the less significant bits of data from the first sub-array produces a maximum data value.

Nonvolatile memory apparatus performing consecutive access operations and an operation method of the nonvolatile memory apparatus
11581041 · 2023-02-14 · ·

A nonvolatile memory apparatus includes a memory cell array and a memory control circuit. The memory cell array includes a plurality of sub arrays each including a plurality of memory cells coupled to a plurality of bit lines. The memory control circuit sequentially couples thereto, based on a single read command signal, at least a single bit line disposed on the respective sub arrays to sequentially access a memory cell coupled to the at least single bit line.

Low standby power with fast turn on method for non-volatile memory devices

Systems and methods for driving a non-volatile memory device in a standby operating condition are disclosed. A standby detection circuit detects whether the non-volatile memory system is in a standby condition. In response to determining that the non-volatile memory system is in a standby condition, a bias control circuit provides bias currents to drivers of the non-volatile memory system in a standby mode.

Low standby power with fast turn on method for non-volatile memory devices

Systems and methods for driving a non-volatile memory device in a standby operating condition are disclosed. A standby detection circuit detects whether the non-volatile memory system is in a standby condition. In response to determining that the non-volatile memory system is in a standby condition, a bias control circuit provides bias currents to drivers of the non-volatile memory system in a standby mode.

High voltage protection for high-speed data interface

Various apparatuses, systems, methods, and media are disclosed to provide over-voltage protection to a data interface of a multi-protocol memory card that includes a first communication interface and a second communication interface that enable communication using different protocols. An interface voltage protection circuit includes a control circuit configured to receive a first supply voltage for operating the first communication interface. The interface voltage protection circuit further includes a pull-down circuit operatively connected with the control circuit, configured to pull down a voltage at a supply voltage rail of the second communication interface such that a voltage at a plurality of connector terminals of the second communication interface is lower than the first supply voltage.