Chapter Contents:

• 9 IC Memory Circuits
• 9.1 Memory Circuit Organization
• 9.2 Memory Cell
• 9.3 Memory Decoders
• 9.3.1 Row Decoders
• 9.3.2 Column Decoders
• 9.4 The Read Operation
• 9.5 Sizing Transistor Width to Length Ratio for Read Operation
• 9.6 Memory Write Operation
• 9.6.1 Cell Write Operation
• 9.6.2 Latch Transfer Curve
• 9.7 Sizing Transistor Width to Length Ratio for Write Operation
• 9.8 Column Write Circuits
• 9.9 Read Operation and Sense Amplifier
• 9.10 Dynamic Memories
• 9.10.1 3-Transistor DRAM Cell
• 9.10.2 1-Transistor DRAM Cell
• 9.11 Summary
• References
• Exercises

Inspec keywords: SRAM chips; transistor circuits; DRAM chips; integrated circuit design

Other keywords: embedded memory; SRAM; read and write operation; IC memory circuit; transistor sizing requirement; DRAM

Subjects: Memory circuits; Semiconductor integrated circuit design, layout, modelling and testing; Semiconductor storage