MEMORY DEVICE, DISPLAY DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH MEMORY DEVICE, DRIVE METHOD FOR MEMORY DEVICE, AND DRIVE METHOD FOR DISPLAY DEVICE

摘要

A memory device can perform a first operation mode in which a discrete level is supplied to cause the memory cell to retain a logical level, and prevent unnecessary power consumption due to an operation of a power source which is unnecessary in the first operation mode. The memory device includes: a first power source (VDD) for supplying a first potential level; a second power source (VSS) for supplying a second potential level, a third power source (GVDD) for supplying a potential higher than a highest potential of discrete levels; and a fourth power source for supplying a potential lower than a lowest potential of the discrete levels, the first and second potential levels being used to supply the discrete levels, when the first operation is carried out, VDD, VSS, and GVDD being caused to be in operation and the fourth power source being stopped from being in operation.