Sense amplifier for single-ended sensing

摘要

A single ended line sense amplifier having an input coupled to a single ended line having a near end and a far end device comprises a plurality of nFET stacks coupled between the near end of the single ended line and the far end of the single ended line, a single ended line comparator coupled to the near end of the single ended line configured to compare a voltage at the near end of the single ended line to provide a logic state output, and a charge transistor coupled to the single ended line at a point that is between the near end of the single ended line and the far end of the single ended line to shift occurrence of snap back from strong charging of the single ended line.

主权项

1. A single ended line sense amplifier, comprising:
a line sense inverter coupled to a near end of a line configured to compare a voltage at the near end of the line; and a charge transistor that is proximate to the line sense inverter, wherein the charge transistor is coupled to the line via a metal trace, and wherein the metal trace is connected to a point on the line that is not proximate to the near end.