Abstract:
A write-assisted memory includes a pre-charge assist circuit that assists the pre-charge of the power supply voltage on a power supply lead for an accessed memory cell in a bit-line-multiplexed group of memory cells subsequent to a write-assist period by coupling charge from the power supply leads for the remaining non-accessed memory cells in the bit-line-multiplexed group of memory cells.
Abstract:
A write-assisted memory includes a pre-charge assist circuit that assists the pre-charge of the power supply voltage on a power supply lead for an accessed memory cell in a bit-line-multiplexed group of memory cells subsequent to a write-assist period by coupling charge from the power supply leads for the remaining non-accessed memory cells in the bit-line-multiplexed group of memory cells.
Abstract:
Various integrated circuits and methods of operating the integrated circuits are disclosed. The integrated circuit may include a circuit having one or more electrical parameters resulting from process variations during the manufacture of the integrated circuit, and a voltage source configured to supply a voltage to the circuit to power the circuit, wherein the voltage source is further configured to adjust the voltage as a function of the one or more electrical parameters.
Abstract:
An integrated circuit is disclosed. The integrated circuit includes a plurality of bit-cells arranged to store data. The integrated circuit also includes a sensor configured to generate an output for determining whether the bit-cells are operating at a process corner. The sensor comprises the same circuitry as the bit-cells.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for memory built-in self-test (MBIST) may be configured to load a testing program from an MBIST controller, execute the testing program, and determine and write pass/fail results to a read-out register. For example, in various embodiments, the testing program may comprise one or more write operations that are configured to change data stored in a plurality of memory bitcells from a first value to a second value while a byte enable signal is asserted in order to test stability associated with a memory bitcell, create DC and AC noise due to byte enable mode stress, check at-speed byte enable mode timing, and execute a self-checking algorithm that may be designed to verify whether data is received at a data input (Din) pin. Any memory bitcells storing a value different from an expected value after performing the write operation(s) may be identified as having failed the MBIST.
Abstract:
A sense amplifier is provided with a pair of first pull-up transistors that are configured to charge a corresponding pair of output terminals while a delayed sense enable signal is not asserted and to stop charging the corresponding pair of output terminals while the delayed sense enable signal is asserted.
Abstract:
Various integrated circuits and methods of operating the integrated circuits are disclosed. The integrated circuit may include a circuit having one or more electrical parameters resulting from process variations during the manufacture of the integrated circuit, and a voltage source configured to supply a voltage to the circuit to power the circuit, wherein the voltage source is further configured to adjust the voltage as a function of the one or more electrical parameters.