Random access memory devices having word line drivers therein that support variable-frequency clock signals

Abstract

Integrated circuit memory devices include an array of memory cells electrically coupled to a plurality of word lines and a word line driver circuit. The word line driver circuit includes a variable-width pulse generator having a first delay unit therein. The word line driver circuit is configured to drive a selected one of the plurality of word lines with a first word line signal having a leading edge synchronized with a leading edge of a clock signal and a trailing edge synchronized with a trailing edge of the clock signal when a one-half period of the clock signal is greater than a length of delay provided by the first delay unit. The word line driver circuit is further configured to drive the selected one of the plurality of word lines with a second word line signal having a leading edge synchronized with the leading edge of a clock signal and a trailing edge synchronized with an edge of a signal generated by the first delay unit when the one-half period of the clock signal is less than the length of the delay provided by the first delay unit.