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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 05, 2011
Edward M. Mccombs, Austin, TX (US);
Daniel C. Chow, Austin, TX (US);
Kenneth W. Jones, Austin, TX (US);
Alexander E. Runas, Austin, TX (US);
Edward M. McCombs, Austin, TX (US);
Daniel C. Chow, Austin, TX (US);
Kenneth W. Jones, Austin, TX (US);
Alexander E. Runas, Austin, TX (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
A memory includes a shared I/O unit that is shared between multiple storage arrays provides output data from the arrays. The shared I/O includes an output latch with an integrated output clamp. The I/O unit may be configured to provide output data from the storage arrays via data output signal paths. The I/O unit includes an output latch configured to force a valid logic level on the data output signal paths in response to a power down condition.