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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 21, 2020
Filed:
Feb. 01, 2019
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Hsinchu, TW;
Jonathan Tsung-Yung Chang, Hsinchu, TW;
Cheng-Hung Lee, Hsinchu County, TW;
Chi-Ting Cheng, Taichung, TW;
Hung-Jen Liao, Hsinchu, TW;
Jhon-Jhy Liaw, Hsinchu County, TW;
Yen-Huei Chen, Hsinchu County, TW;
TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD., Hsinchu, TW;
Abstract
A device includes a memory array. The memory array includes a first sub-bank, a second sub-bank, a strap cell and a continuous data line. The strap cell is arranged between the first sub-bank and the second sub-bank. The continuous data line includes a first portion coupled to the first sub-bank and a second portion disposed across the second sub-bank. The first portion of the continuous data line and the second portion of the continuous data line are disposed at separate layers above the strap cell.