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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 11, 1994
Filed:
Sep. 23, 1992
Lee-Lean Shu, Cupertino, CA (US);
Chenming W Tung, San Jose, CA (US);
Other;
Abstract
A static memory array incorporates a bit line equalization transistor which is normally conductive so that the quiescent condition of the bit lines is to remain equalized. The equalization transistor is cut off for a predetermined period in response to detection of address transition. When a subsequent address transition occurs before the expiration of a predetermined period, the equalization transistor conducts again briefly, which conduction is followed by a period of nonconduction, for a predetermined duration, as long as another address transition is not detected. The equalization technique is applicable to local data lines as well as the bit lines of the memory.