18667802. PRE-DECODER CIRCUITRY simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)
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PRE-DECODER CIRCUITRY
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Inventor(s)
Jin Seung Son of McKinney TX (US)
Mingdong Cui of Folsom CA (US)
PRE-DECODER CIRCUITRY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18667802 titled 'PRE-DECODER CIRCUITRY
The disclosure pertains to apparatuses, methods, and systems for pre-decoder circuitry in memory arrays.
- Memory array with multiple memory cells
- Decoder circuitry with n-type transistors and gates
- Pre-decoder circuitry providing bias conditions for selection signals
- Positive and negative voltages for different memory cell configurations
- First pre-decoder circuitry for positive voltage, second pre-decoder circuitry for negative voltage
Potential Applications: - Memory storage devices - Computer systems - Data processing applications
Problems Solved: - Efficient selection of memory cells - Improved memory array performance
Benefits: - Enhanced memory access speed - Reduced power consumption - Increased data processing efficiency
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Memory Array Pre-decoder Circuitry for Improved Performance" This technology can be utilized in various commercial applications such as high-speed computing systems, data centers, and storage devices, enhancing their overall performance and efficiency in processing large amounts of data.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior research on memory array circuitry, decoder circuitry, and memory cell selection methods to understand the evolution of this technology.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continuously exploring advancements in memory array circuitry to further improve data processing speed and efficiency.
Questions about Memory Array Pre-decoder Circuitry: 1. How does pre-decoder circuitry impact memory access speed? Pre-decoder circuitry optimizes the selection of memory cells, leading to faster access speeds and improved overall performance.
2. What are the potential drawbacks of using pre-decoder circuitry in memory arrays? While pre-decoder circuitry enhances performance, it may add complexity to the memory array design and require additional power consumption for operation.
Original Abstract Submitted
The disclosure includes apparatuses, methods, and systems for pre-decoder circuitry. An embodiment includes a memory array including a plurality of memory cells, decoder circuitry coupled to the array and comprising a first and second n-type transistor having a first and second gate, respectively, and pre-decoder circuity to provide a bias condition for the first and second gate to provide a selection signal to one of the cells. The bias condition comprises a positive voltage for the first gate and a negative voltage for the second gate for a positive memory cell configuration, and zero volts for the first gate and the negative voltage for the second gate for a negative memory cell configuration. The pre-decoder circuitry comprises first pre-decoder circuitry to provide the positive voltage for the first gate and the zero volts for the second gate and second pre-decoder circuitry to provide the negative voltage for the second gate.
