发明名称 Direct-comparison reading circuit for a nonvolatile memory array
摘要 A direct-comparison reading circuit for a nonvolatile memory array having a plurality of memory cells arranged in rows and columns, and at least one bit line, includes at least one array line, selectively connectable to the bit line, and a reference line; a precharging circuit for precharging the array line and reference line at a preset precharging potential; at least one comparator having a first terminal connected to the array line, and a second terminal connected to the reference line; and an equalization circuit for equalizing the potentials of the array line and reference line in the precharging step. In addition, the reading circuit includes an equalization line distinct from the reference line; and controlled switches for connecting, in the precharging step, the equalization line to the array line and to the reference line, and for disconnecting the equalization line from the array line and from the reference line at the end of the precharging step.
申请公布号 US6462987(B2) 申请公布日期 2002.10.08
申请号 US20010930875 申请日期 2001.08.15
申请人 STMICROELECTRONICS S.R.L. 发明人 GERACI ANTONINO;LISI CARLO;BEDARIDA LORENZO;SFORZIN MARCO
分类号 G11C7/12;G11C16/28;(IPC1-7):G11C16/06 主分类号 G11C7/12
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