Pulse generation in dual supply systems
    1.
    发明授权
    Pulse generation in dual supply systems 有权
    双电源系统中的脉冲发生

    公开(公告)号:US09154117B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-06

    申请号:US13787530

    申请日:2013-03-06

    CPC classification number: H03K3/356104

    Abstract: Various apparatuses and methods are disclosed. The system describes a pulse generator comprising a first stage configured to be powered by a first voltage; and a second stage configured to be powered by a second voltage different from the first voltage, wherein the second stage is further configured to generate a pulse in response to an input to the first stage comprising a trigger and feedback from the second stage.

    Abstract translation: 公开了各种装置和方法。 该系统描述了脉冲发生器,其包括被配置为由第一电压供电的第一级; 以及第二级,其被配置为由不同于所述第一电压的第二电压供电,其中所述第二级还被配置为响应于包括来自所述第二级的触发和来自所述第一级的输入而产生脉冲。

    Hybrid ternary content addressable memory
    2.
    发明授权
    Hybrid ternary content addressable memory 有权
    混合三元内容可寻址内存

    公开(公告)号:US08934278B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-13

    申请号:US13730487

    申请日:2012-12-28

    CPC classification number: G11C15/00 G11C15/04

    Abstract: A method within a hybrid ternary content addressable memory (TCAM) includes comparing a first portion of a search word to a first portion of a stored word in a first TCAM stage. The method further includes interfacing an output of the first TCAM stage to an input of the second TCAM stage. The method also includes comparing a second portion of the search word to a second portion of the stored word in a second TCAM stage when the first portion of the search word matches the first portion of the stored word. The first TCAM stage is different from the second TCAM stage.

    Abstract translation: 混合三元内容可寻址存储器(TCAM)内的方法包括将搜索词的第一部分与第一TCAM级中的存储字的第一部分进行比较。 该方法还包括将第一TCAM级的输出与第二TCAM级的输入进行接口。 该方法还包括当搜索词的第一部分与存储的单词的第一部分匹配时,在第二TCAM阶段中将搜索词的第二部分与所存储的单词的第二部分进行比较。 第一个TCAM阶段与第二个TCAM阶段不同。

    WRITE DRIVER FOR WRITE ASSISTANCE IN MEMORY DEVICE
    3.
    发明申请
    WRITE DRIVER FOR WRITE ASSISTANCE IN MEMORY DEVICE 有权
    用于存储器件中的写入辅助的写驱动器

    公开(公告)号:US20140219039A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-07

    申请号:US13760988

    申请日:2013-02-06

    Abstract: A write assist driver circuit is provided that assists a memory cell (e.g., volatile memory bit cell) in write operations to keep the voltage at the memory core sufficiently high for correct write operations, even when the supply voltage is lowered. The write assist driver circuit may be configured to provide a memory supply voltage VddM to a bit cell core during a standby mode of operation. In a write mode of operation, the write assist driver circuit may provide a lowered memory supply voltage VddMlower to the bit cell core as well as to at least one of the local write bitline (lwbl) and local write bitline bar (lwblb). Additionally, the write assist driver circuit may also provide a periphery supply voltage VddP to a local write wordline (lwwl), where VddP≧VddM>VddMlower.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种写辅助驱动器电路,即使当电源电压降低时,也可以在写入操作中帮助存储器单元(例如,易失性存储器位单元)来保持存储器核心处的电压足够高以用于正确的写入操作。 写辅助驱动器电路可以被配置为在待机操作模式期间向位单元核提供存储器电源电压VddM。 在写入操作模式中,写入辅助驱动器电路可以向位单元核心以及本地写入位线(lwbl)和本地写入位线条(lwblb)中的至少一个提供降低的存储器电源电压VddMlower。 此外,写辅助驱动器电路还可以向本地写入字线(lww1)提供外围电源电压VddP,其中VddP≥VddM> VddMlower。

    WIDE RANGE MULTIPORT BITCELL
    4.
    发明申请
    WIDE RANGE MULTIPORT BITCELL 有权
    宽范围多点比特

    公开(公告)号:US20150029782A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-01-29

    申请号:US13953473

    申请日:2013-07-29

    CPC classification number: G11C11/419 G11C8/16

    Abstract: A multiport bitcell including a pair of cross-coupled inverters is provided with increased write speed and enhanced operating voltage range by the selective isolation of a first one of the cross-coupled inverters from a power supply and ground during a write operation. The write operation occurs through a write port that includes a transmission gate configured to couple a first node driven by the first cross-coupled inverter to a write bit line. A remaining second cross-coupled inverter in the bitcell is configured to drive a second node that couples to a plurality of read ports.

    Abstract translation: 包括一对交叉耦合的反相器的多端口位单元通过在写入操作期间从电源和接地中选择性隔离交叉耦合的反相器中的第一个而提供增加的写入速度和增强的工作电压范围。 写入操作通过写入端口发生,该写入端口包括被配置为将由第一交叉耦合的反相器驱动的第一节点耦合到写入位线的传输门极。 位单元中的剩余的第二交叉耦合反相器被配置为驱动耦合到多个读端口的第二节点。

    HYBRID TERNARY CONTENT ADDRESSABLE MEMORY
    5.
    发明申请
    HYBRID TERNARY CONTENT ADDRESSABLE MEMORY 有权
    混合内容可寻址记忆

    公开(公告)号:US20140185348A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-03

    申请号:US13730487

    申请日:2012-12-28

    CPC classification number: G11C15/00 G11C15/04

    Abstract: A method within a hybrid ternary content addressable memory (TCAM) includes comparing a first portion of a search word to a first portion of a stored word in a first TCAM stage. The method further includes interfacing an output of the first TCAM stage to an input of the second TCAM stage. The method also includes comparing a second portion of the search word to a second portion of the stored word in a second TCAM stage when the first portion of the search word matches the first portion of the stored word. The first TCAM stage is different from the second TCAM stage.

    Abstract translation: 混合三元内容可寻址存储器(TCAM)内的方法包括将搜索词的第一部分与第一TCAM级中的存储字的第一部分进行比较。 该方法还包括将第一TCAM级的输出与第二TCAM级的输入进行接口。 该方法还包括当搜索词的第一部分与存储的单词的第一部分匹配时,在第二TCAM阶段中将搜索词的第二部分与所存储的单词的第二部分进行比较。 第一个TCAM阶段与第二个TCAM阶段不同。

    PSEUDO-NOR CELL FOR TERNARY CONTENT ADDRESSABLE MEMORY
    6.
    发明申请
    PSEUDO-NOR CELL FOR TERNARY CONTENT ADDRESSABLE MEMORY 有权
    用于三次内容可寻址存储器的PSEUDO-NORCELL

    公开(公告)号:US20140177310A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-06-26

    申请号:US13727494

    申请日:2012-12-26

    CPC classification number: G11C15/04

    Abstract: A method within a ternary content addressable memory (TCAM) includes receiving a match line output from a previous TCAM stage at a gate of a pull-up transistor of a current TCAM stage and at a gate of a pull-down transistor of the current TCAM stage. The method sets a match line bar at the current TCAM stage to a low value, via the pull-down transistor, when the match line output from the previous TCAM stage indicates a mismatch. The method also sets the match line bar at the current TCAM stage to a high value, via the pull-up transistor, when the match line output from the previous TCAM stage indicates a match.

    Abstract translation: 三元内容可寻址存储器(TCAM)内的方法包括从当前TCAM级的上拉晶体管的栅极处和当前TCAM的下拉晶体管的栅极处接收来自先前TCAM级的匹配线输出 阶段。 当从前一个TCAM级输出的匹配线指示不匹配时,该方法通过下拉晶体管将当前TCAM级的匹配线条设置为低值。 当从前一个TCAM级输出的匹配线指示匹配时,该方法还通过上拉晶体管将当前TCAM级的匹配线条设置为高值。

    Apparatus for design for testability of multiport register arrays

    公开(公告)号:US09941866B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-10

    申请号:US15207800

    申请日:2016-07-12

    Abstract: In an aspect of the disclosure, a method and an apparatus are provided. The apparatus is a register array including first and second flip-flop latch arrays. The first flip-flop latch array includes a first set of master latches, a first set of slave latches coupled to the first set of master latches, and a first address port. The second flip-flop latch array includes a second set of master latches, a second set of slave latches coupled to the second set of master latches, and a second address port. The register array includes an address counter, coupled to the first flip-flop latch array and the second flip-flop latch array. The address counter is shared by the first flip-flop latch array and the second flip-flop latch array and configured to address, in parallel in a test mode, the first flip-flop latch array through the first address port and the second flip-flop latch array through the second address port.

    MEMORY WITH A SLEEP MODE
    10.
    发明申请
    MEMORY WITH A SLEEP MODE 审中-公开
    具有睡眠模式的记忆

    公开(公告)号:US20150310901A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-29

    申请号:US14261192

    申请日:2014-04-24

    CPC classification number: G11C7/12 G11C5/148 G11C7/18 G11C8/16 G11C11/417

    Abstract: A memory and a method for operating the memory having a sleep mode are provided. The memory one or more storage elements and a bitline coupled to the one or more storage elements. A precharge circuit is configured to precharge the bitline during a precharge period and float the bitline during a sleep mode. An operating circuit coupled to the one or more storage elements, wherein at least one of the operating circuit and the one or more storage elements being configured to remain electrically coupled to a supply voltage in the sleep mode.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于操作具有休眠模式的存储器的存储器和方法。 存储器一个或多个存储元件和耦合到一个或多个存储元件的位线。 预充电电路被配置为在预充电周期期间预充电位线,并且在睡眠模式期间浮动位线。 耦合到所述一个或多个存储元件的操作电路,其中所述操作电路和所述一个或多个存储元件中的至少一个被配置为在睡眠模式下保持电耦合到电源电压。

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