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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2018
Filed:
Apr. 03, 2017
Arm Limited, Cambridge, GB;
Ankur Goel, Noida, IN;
Munish Kumar, Noida, IN;
Nitin Jindal, Noida, IN;
Rahul Mathur, Austin, TX (US);
Shruti Aggarwal, Noida, IN;
Bikas Maiti, Austin, TX (US);
Yew Keong Chong, Austin, TX (US);
ARM Limited, Cambridge, GB;
Abstract
Various implementations described herein are directed to an integrated circuit having core circuitry with an array of memory cells arranged in columns. The integrated circuit may include write assist circuitry having a column selector that accesses the memory cells via a bitline coupled to each of the columns. The write assist circuitry may include a first node that couples the column selector to a discharge circuit and a feedback circuit. The write assist circuitry may include a second node that couples a trigger circuit to the discharge circuit and the feedback circuit. The trigger circuit enables the discharge circuit, discharges the second node, and is disabled after discharging the second node. The discharge circuit discharges the first node, and the feedback circuit tracks the first node and disables the discharge circuit.