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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 10, 1998
Filed:
Feb. 25, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Luigi Pascucci, Sesto San Giovanni, IT;
Carla Maria Golla, Sesto San Giovanni, IT;
Assignee:
SGS-Thomson Microelectronics S.r.l., Agrate Brianza, IT;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G11C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
365191 ; 365194 ; 365196 ; 365205 ; 365233 ;
Abstract
A circuit for generating data load pulses of variable length as required includes a source for supplying a short load signal, and a delay element for generating longer pulses as of the short load signal. A static operating mode is provided wherein a load pulse is generated and maintained throughout static operation or as long as critical conditions (standby state, low voltage) persist. An extended pulse is always generated on exiting static operating mode; and the delay element may be disabled by a command when extended timing is not required.