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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 04, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 24, 2024
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd., Hsinchu, TW;
Meng-Han Lin, Hsinchu City, TW;
Chia-En Huang, Xinfeng Township, TW;
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd., Hsinchu, TW;
Abstract
A memory circuit includes a memory array comprising a first portion comprising a plurality of first memory cells, and a second portion comprising a plurality of second memory cells. The memory circuit includes an input/output (I/O) circuit physically disposed next to the memory array along a first lateral direction. The I/O circuit is operatively coupled to the first portion and the second portion through a first access line and a second access line, respectively. The memory circuit includes a first pre-charge circuit physically disposed opposite the first portion from the I/O circuit, and configured to charge the first access line prior to accessing the first memory cells. The memory circuit includes a second pre-charge circuit physically disposed opposite the second portion from the first pre-charge circuit, and configured to charge at least a portion of the second access line prior to accessing the second memory cells.