Low latency dynamic random access memory

Abstract

In a semiconductor memory device with multiple memory cells, each including a charge storage device and two transfer devices for transferring its charge, these memory cells are accessible with no select signal provided externally. The memory device includes a clock generator for generating first and second mutually complementary clock signals. In response to the first and second clock signals, one of first word lines and one of second word lines are activated alternately. Specifically, the first clock signal makes a memory cell accessible through a first bit line by activating the first word line and first transistor, while the second clock signal makes the memory cell accessible through a second bit line by activating the second word line and second transistor.