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Dynamic semiconductor memory with block decoding
Assignee: Mitsubishi Electric Corp
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Filing: 1989-03-14
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Granted: 1991-07-02
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Expires: 2009-03-14
Abstract
Abstract The dynamic semiconductor memory device comprises a plurality of write block selecting lines and a plurality of read block selecting lines for selecting any one of the memory cell groups, a plurality of write row selecting lines for selecting any memory cells for a word in one of the memory cell groups selected by the write block selecting lines, a purality of first logic gates connected at one input terminals thereof to the write block selecting lines and at the other input terminals thereof to the write row selecting lines, a plurality of divisional write word lines each connecting an output terminal of one of the first logic gates in parallel to the corresponding memory cells for a word, a plurality of read row selecting lines for selecting any memory cells for a word in one of the memory cell groups selected by the read block selecting lines, a plurality of second logic gates connected at one input terminals thereof to the read block selecting lines and at the other input terminals thereof to the read row selecting lines, and a plurality of divisional read word lines each connecting an output terminal of one of the second logic gates in parallel to the corresponding memory cells for a word.
Inventors
- 👤 Masahiko Yoshimoto
- 👤 Tetsuya Matsumura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 05:16
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11C; G11C7/00; G11C7/10; G11C11/00; G11C11/21; G11C11/34; G11C11/40; G11C11/401; G11C11/4063; G11C11/407; G11C11/409; G11C11/4096
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
318 words
A memory cell array which includes a matrix of memory cells arranged in rows and columns and each of said memory cells having one or more write ports and one or more read ports separate from said write ports, comprising: said matrix being segmented in the direction along the columns into a plurality of memory cell groups, each of said memory cell groups having a predetermined plurality of the memory cells corresponding to a word of data; a plurality of write block selecting lines for selecting any one of said memory cell groups; a plurality of write row selecting lines for selecting a predetermined plurality of memory cells corresponding to a word of data in one of said memory cell groups selected by said write block selecting lines; a plurality of gate means, each of connected at a first input terminal thereof to one of said write block selecting lines and at a second other input terminal thereof to one of said write row selecting lines; a plurality of divisional write word lines each connecting an output terminal of one said gate means in parallel to a corresponding predetermined plurality of memory cells corresponding to a word of data; a plurality of read block selecting lines for selecting one of said memory cell groups; a plurality of read row selecting lines for selecting said predetermined plurality of memory cells corresponding to a word of data in one of said memory cell groups selected by said read block selecting lines; a plurality of second gate means, each connected at a first input terminal thereof to said read block selecting lines and at a second input terminal thereof to said read row selecting lines; and a plurality of divisional read word lines each connecting an output terminal of one of said second gate means in parallel to a corresponding predetermined plurality of memory cells corresponding to a word of data.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
318 words
A memory cell array which includes a matrix of memory cells arranged in rows and columns and each of said memory cells having one or more write ports and one or more read ports separate from said write ports, comprising: said matrix being segmented in the direction along the columns into a plurality of memory cell groups, each of said memory cell groups having a predetermined plurality of the memory cells corresponding to a word of data; a plurality of write block selecting lines for selecting any one of said memory cell groups; a plurality of write row selecting lines for selecting a predetermined plurality of memory cells corresponding to a word of data in one of said memory cell groups selected by said write block selecting lines; a plurality of gate means, each of connected at a first input terminal thereof to one of said write block selecting lines and at a second other input terminal thereof to one of said write row selecting lines; a plurality of divisional write word lines each connecting an output terminal of one said gate means in parallel to a corresponding predetermined plurality of memory cells corresponding to a word of data; a plurality of read block selecting lines for selecting one of said memory cell groups; a plurality of read row selecting lines for selecting said predetermined plurality of memory cells corresponding to a word of data in one of said memory cell groups selected by said read block selecting lines; a plurality of second gate means, each connected at a first input terminal thereof to said read block selecting lines and at a second input terminal thereof to said read row selecting lines; and a plurality of divisional read word lines each connecting an output terminal of one of said second gate means in parallel to a corresponding predetermined plurality of memory cells corresponding to a word of data.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The memory cell array according to claim 1, wherein each of said memory cells includes three transistors and a capacitor.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The memory cell array according to claim 1, wherein an input port of each of said memory cells is connected to a corresponding one of a plurality of write bit lines.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The memory cell array according to claim 1, wherein an input port of each of said memory cells is connected to a corresponding one of a plurality of read bit lines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The memory cell array according to claim 1 wherein each of said gate means is an AND gate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The memory cell array according to claim 1, wherein each of said second gate means is an AND gate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The memory cell array of claim 1, wherein said memory cells are of random access type.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The memory cell array of claim 1, further comprising a write block selecting means for selecting among said write block selecting lines.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The memory cell array of claim 1, further comprising write row selecting means for selecting among said write row selecting lines.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
295 words
A memory cell array having a plurality of memory cells arranged in rows and columns, each of said memory cells including a write transfer gate and a read transfer gate, said memory array comprising: a plurality of divided write word lines (DWWL) arranged in a column for each of a plurality of memory cell groups, each of said plurality of memory cell groups having a plurality of memory cells arranged in a column of rows, each DWWL being connected to control electrodes of write transfer gates of memory cells along a corresponding row within a memory cell group; a plurality of read word lines (RWL), each being connected to control electrodes of the read transfer gates of memory cells along a corresponding row within a memory cell group; a plurality of selecting lines provided in each memory cell group; a plurality of activating means being arranged in a column for each of said plurality of memory cell groups, each said activating means being connected to a corresponding DWWL and a corresponding selecting line for producing a signal for selecting a DWWL; a plurality of read bit lines being arranged in a row, each being connected to read transfer gates of memory cells of corresponding columns; a plurality of write bit lines being arranged in a row, each being connected to write transfer gates of memory cells of corresponding columns; a plurality of write circuit means being arranged for each memory cell group, each said write circuit means being connected to write bit lines in a corresponding memory cell group; and a plurality of read circuit means being arranged for each of said plurality of memory cell groups, each of said read circuit means being connected to read bit lines in a corresponding memory cell group.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
295 words
A memory cell array having a plurality of memory cells arranged in rows and columns, each of said memory cells including a write transfer gate and a read transfer gate, said memory array comprising: a plurality of divided write word lines (DWWL) arranged in a column for each of a plurality of memory cell groups, each of said plurality of memory cell groups having a plurality of memory cells arranged in a column of rows, each DWWL being connected to control electrodes of write transfer gates of memory cells along a corresponding row within a memory cell group; a plurality of read word lines (RWL), each being connected to control electrodes of the read transfer gates of memory cells along a corresponding row within a memory cell group; a plurality of selecting lines provided in each memory cell group; a plurality of activating means being arranged in a column for each of said plurality of memory cell groups, each said activating means being connected to a corresponding DWWL and a corresponding selecting line for producing a signal for selecting a DWWL; a plurality of read bit lines being arranged in a row, each being connected to read transfer gates of memory cells of corresponding columns; a plurality of write bit lines being arranged in a row, each being connected to write transfer gates of memory cells of corresponding columns; a plurality of write circuit means being arranged for each memory cell group, each said write circuit means being connected to write bit lines in a corresponding memory cell group; and a plurality of read circuit means being arranged for each of said plurality of memory cell groups, each of said read circuit means being connected to read bit lines in a corresponding memory cell group.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
46 words
The memory cell array of claim 10, wherein each of said memory cells further comprises a third MOS transistor and a storage means, said third MOS transistor having a gate connected to a corresponding write bit line through said write transfer gate of said memory cell.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
54 words
The memory cell array of claim 11, further comprising: read row selecting means connected to each of said read word lines (RWL); write row selecting means, connected to each of said selecting lines; read block selecting means connected to said read circuit means; and write block selecting means for selecting said write circuit means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
37 words
The memory cell array of claim 12, further comprising a write block selecting line for each of said plurality of memory cell groups connected to each of said activating means of a corresponding group of memory cells.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
The memory cell array of claim 13, wherein the number of memory cells in a single row of a memory cell group corresponds to the space needed for a single word of data.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
357 words
A memory cell array having a plurality of memory cells arranged in rows and column, each of said memory cells including a write transfer gate and a read transfer gate, said memory cell array comprising: a plurality of divided write word lines (DWWL) arranged in a column for each of a plurality of memory cell groups, each of said memory cell groups having a plurality of memory cells arranged in a column of rows, each DWWL being connected to control electrodes of write transfer gates of memory cells along a corresponding row within a memory cell group; a plurality of divided read word lines (DRWL) arranged in a column for each of said memory cell groups, each DRWL being connected to control electrodes of the read transfer gates of memory cells along a corresponding row within a memory cell group; a plurality of selecting lines provided in each of said memory cell groups; a plurality of read word lines (RWL), provided in each said memory cell group; a plurality of first activating means being arranged in column for each of said memory cell groups, each of said first activating means being connected to a corresponding DWWL and a corresponding selecting line for producing a signal for selecting a DWWL; a plurality of second activating means being arranged in a column for each memory cell group, each of said second activating means being connected to a corresponding DRWL and a corresponding RWL; a plurality of read bit lines being arranged in a row, each being connected to read transfer gates of memory cells of corresponding columns; a plurality of write bit lines being arranged in a row, each being connected to write transfer gates of memory cells of corresponding columns: p1 a plurality of write circuit means being arranged for each of said memory cell groups, each of said write circuit means being connected to write bit lines in a corresponding memory cell group; and, a plurality of read circuit means being arranged for each of said memory cell groups, each of said read circuit means being connected to read bit lines in a corresponding memory cell group.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
357 words
A memory cell array having a plurality of memory cells arranged in rows and column, each of said memory cells including a write transfer gate and a read transfer gate, said memory cell array comprising: a plurality of divided write word lines (DWWL) arranged in a column for each of a plurality of memory cell groups, each of said memory cell groups having a plurality of memory cells arranged in a column of rows, each DWWL being connected to control electrodes of write transfer gates of memory cells along a corresponding row within a memory cell group; a plurality of divided read word lines (DRWL) arranged in a column for each of said memory cell groups, each DRWL being connected to control electrodes of the read transfer gates of memory cells along a corresponding row within a memory cell group; a plurality of selecting lines provided in each of said memory cell groups; a plurality of read word lines (RWL), provided in each said memory cell group; a plurality of first activating means being arranged in column for each of said memory cell groups, each of said first activating means being connected to a corresponding DWWL and a corresponding selecting line for producing a signal for selecting a DWWL; a plurality of second activating means being arranged in a column for each memory cell group, each of said second activating means being connected to a corresponding DRWL and a corresponding RWL; a plurality of read bit lines being arranged in a row, each being connected to read transfer gates of memory cells of corresponding columns; a plurality of write bit lines being arranged in a row, each being connected to write transfer gates of memory cells of corresponding columns: p1 a plurality of write circuit means being arranged for each of said memory cell groups, each of said write circuit means being connected to write bit lines in a corresponding memory cell group; and, a plurality of read circuit means being arranged for each of said memory cell groups, each of said read circuit means being connected to read bit lines in a corresponding memory cell group.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
41 words
The memory cell array of claim 15, wherein each of said memory cells further comprises a third MOS transistor and storage means, said third MOS transistor having a gate connected to a corresponding write bit line through said write transfer gate.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
54 words
The memory cell array of claim 16, further comprising: read row selecting means connected to each of said read word lines (RWL); write row selecting means connected to each of said selecting lines; read block selecting means for selecting said read circuit means; and write block selecting means for selecting said write circuit means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
74 words
The memory cell array of claim 17, further comprising: a write block selecting line for each of said memory cell groups, connected to said write block selecting means and each of said first activating means of the corresponding memory cell group; and a read block selecting line for each of said memory cell groups, connected to said read block selecting means and each of said second activating means of the corresponding memory cell group.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
31 words
The memory cell array of claim 18, wherein the number of memory cells in a single row of a memory cell group corresponds to the space needed for a single word.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
416 words
A method for writing data into a memory cell array comprising: a matrix of memory cells arranged in rows and columns and each of said memory cells having one or more write ports and one or more read ports separate from said write ports, said matrix being segmented in the direction along the columns into a plurality of memory cell groups, each of said memory cell groups having a predetermined plurality of the memory cells corresponding to a word of data a plurality of write block selecting lines for selecting any one of said memory cell groups a plurality of write row selecting lines for selecting said predetermined plurality of memory cells corresponding to a word of data in one of said memory cell groups selected by said write block selecting lines a plurality of gate means, each connected at a first input terminal thereof to said write block selecting lines and at a second input terminal thereof to said write row selecting lines a plurality of divisional write word lines each connecting an output terminal of one said gate means in parallel to a corresponding predetermined plurality memory cells corresponding to a word a plurality of read block selecting lines for selecting any one of said memory cell groups a plurality of read row selecting lines for selecting said predetermined plurality of memory cells corresponding to a word of data in one of said memory cell groups selected by said read block selecting lines a plurality of second gate means, each connected at a first input terminal thereof to said read block selecting lines and at a second input terminal thereof to said read row selecting lines and a plurality of divisional read word lines each connecting an output terminal of one of said second gate means in parallel to the corresponding memory cells for a word; said method comprising: dividing said matrix of memory cells into discrete groups along the entire latitudinal dimension of said memory cell matrix, each group arranged as a column of memory cell rows, each of said rows containing a predetermined plurality of memory cells corresponding to a word of data; selecting one of said groups of memory cells; selecting one of said rows in a selected group of memory cells; simultaneously activating all of said memory cells in a selected row in said selected group of memory cells; and writing data in parallel to all said memory cells in said selected row of said selected group of memory cells.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
416 words
A method for writing data into a memory cell array comprising: a matrix of memory cells arranged in rows and columns and each of said memory cells having one or more write ports and one or more read ports separate from said write ports, said matrix being segmented in the direction along the columns into a plurality of memory cell groups, each of said memory cell groups having a predetermined plurality of the memory cells corresponding to a word of data a plurality of write block selecting lines for selecting any one of said memory cell groups a plurality of write row selecting lines for selecting said predetermined plurality of memory cells corresponding to a word of data in one of said memory cell groups selected by said write block selecting lines a plurality of gate means, each connected at a first input terminal thereof to said write block selecting lines and at a second input terminal thereof to said write row selecting lines a plurality of divisional write word lines each connecting an output terminal of one said gate means in parallel to a corresponding predetermined plurality memory cells corresponding to a word a plurality of read block selecting lines for selecting any one of said memory cell groups a plurality of read row selecting lines for selecting said predetermined plurality of memory cells corresponding to a word of data in one of said memory cell groups selected by said read block selecting lines a plurality of second gate means, each connected at a first input terminal thereof to said read block selecting lines and at a second input terminal thereof to said read row selecting lines and a plurality of divisional read word lines each connecting an output terminal of one of said second gate means in parallel to the corresponding memory cells for a word; said method comprising: dividing said matrix of memory cells into discrete groups along the entire latitudinal dimension of said memory cell matrix, each group arranged as a column of memory cell rows, each of said rows containing a predetermined plurality of memory cells corresponding to a word of data; selecting one of said groups of memory cells; selecting one of said rows in a selected group of memory cells; simultaneously activating all of said memory cells in a selected row in said selected group of memory cells; and writing data in parallel to all said memory cells in said selected row of said selected group of memory cells.
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