Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company, ltd. (20240233792). MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD simplified abstract
MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD
Organization Name
taiwan semiconductor manufacturing company, ltd.
Inventor(s)
Meng-Fan Chang of Taichung (TW)
MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240233792 titled 'MEMORY DEVICE AND METHOD
The abstract describes an input/output (I/O) circuit for a memory device, including a charge integration circuit, a comparator, and a time-to-digital converter.
- Charge integration circuit is connected to the bitline of the memory device.
- Provides a sensing voltage based on a decrease in voltage on the bitline.
- Comparator compares the sensing voltage with a reference voltage.
- Provides an output voltage based on the comparison.
- Time-to-digital converter converts the output voltage's time to a digital value.
Potential Applications: - Memory devices - Integrated circuits - Data storage systems
Problems Solved: - Efficient sensing and conversion of voltage in memory devices - Improved data processing speed and accuracy
Benefits: - Enhanced performance of memory devices - Increased reliability and efficiency in data storage systems
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced I/O Circuit for Memory Devices" This technology can be used in various memory devices, improving their functionality and performance. It can have significant implications in the data storage industry, leading to faster and more reliable systems.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the charge integration circuit improve the performance of memory devices? 2. What are the advantages of using a time-to-digital converter in this I/O circuit?
Original Abstract Submitted
an input/output (i/o) circuit for a memory device is provided. the i/o circuit includes a charge integration circuit coupled to a bitline of the memory device. the charge integration circuit provides a sensing voltage based on a decrease of a voltage on the bitline. a comparator is coupled to the charge integration circuit. the comparator compares the sensing voltage with a reference voltage and provides an output voltage based on the comparison. a time-to-digital converter coupled to the comparator. the time to digital convertor converts a time associated with the output voltage to a digital value.