CN103345936B - Arbitrarily K value and 8 is worth write circuit and the reading circuit of DRAM - Google Patents

Arbitrarily K value and 8 is worth write circuit and the reading circuit of DRAM Download PDF

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CN103345936B
CN103345936B CN201310211023.2A CN201310211023A CN103345936B CN 103345936 B CN103345936 B CN 103345936B CN 201310211023 A CN201310211023 A CN 201310211023A CN 103345936 B CN103345936 B CN 103345936B
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The present invention relates to a kind of any K value and the write circuit of 8 values DRAM and reading circuit.Write circuit is identical with the architectural feature of reading circuit, and design write circuit makes offer increase the multi-valued signal of Δ than the input of write circuit;Consider the output of memory element than input waveform the ladder that waits less than normal or non-, non-normal multi-valued signal for correcting, is converted to regular (waiting ladder) multi-valued signal by design reading circuit.Write circuit and reading circuit have good quantization shaping operation, work as CjWhen change in voltage is not across upper and lower two new threshold values, it is easy to recover former multilevel information, there is capacity of resisting disturbance and multilevel information recovery capability.It is mainly used in FPGA, CPLD, half or the full formulation VLSI such as ASIC and memorizer and other digital IC technology field.

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Arbitrarily K value and 8 is worth write circuit and the reading circuit of DRAM
Technical field
The present invention be directed to application number: the divisional application of 201110097206.7, belong to digital integrated electronic circuit field, a kind of any K value and the write circuit of 8 value DRAM and reading circuit.
Background technology
Along with developing rapidly of MOS integrated circuit technique, collecting the most increasing, integrated level is more and more higher, and some shortcomings occurs in VLSI (super large-scale integration): first on VLSI substrate, and wiring but takies the silicon area of more than 70%;Also a large amount of interconnector able to programme has been needed (to include that reconfigurable interconnection switchs in PLD (such as FPGA and CPLD), such as fuse-type switch, anti-fuse type switch, floating boom programmed element etc.), each logic function block or input/output are coupled together, completing the circuit of specific function, wiring (including programming connecting valve) account for the cost that material is the biggest.The proportion reducing wiring cost becomes highly important problem.2., from the perspective of information is transmitted, multi-valued signal is used can to reduce session number;To every line transmitting digital information, binary signal is to carry the one that quantity of information is minimum, and multi-valued signal carries and contains much information in binary signal.3. from the perspective of information stores, use multi-valued signal can improve information storage density, in particular with metal-oxide-semiconductor grid capacitance storage information (in dynamic random access memory DRAM), because same electric capacity information memory capacity is many-valued bigger than two-value, many-valued DRAM is greatly improved information storage density than two-value DRAM.The development of Multivalued devices at present is the most extensively carried out, and Toshiba is matched, at 146mm by the CMOS technology of 70nm and the many-valued technology of 2bit/ unit with Sandisk company2Chip on achieve the memory capacity of 8Gbit;Toshiba and U.S. SanDisk have delivered the 16gbitNAND flash memory by using 43nm technique and the many-valued technology of 2bit/ unit to realize.The 8Gbit product of Samsung exploitation uses CMOS technology and the many-valued technology of 2bit/ unit of 63nm.Succeed in developing and the commercialization of 4 value memorizeies is an important step of many-valued research, but needs to control or change the switching threshold V of pipetn, changing threshold method is use multipole ion injection technique in semiconductor fabrication process, or the method such as the amount of electrons control threshold value of the grid storage that controls to swim.Not yet it is found to have succeeding in developing of the DRAM more than 4 values.
Semiconductor memory can be divided into read only memory ROM and random access memory ram.And RAM is divided into ambipolar and MOS type two class.Bipolar RAM operating rate is high, but manufacturing process is complicated, power consumption is big, integrated level is low, is mainly used in the occasion of high speed operation.MOS type RAM is divided into again static RAM SRAM and dynamic random access memory DRAM (DynamicRandomAccessMemory) two kinds.The principle of DRAM storage information is charge-storage effect based on metal-oxide-semiconductor grid capacitance.Due to the capacity the least (being generally only a few pico farad) of grid storage electric capacity, and leakage current can not definitely be equal to zero, so the limited time that electric charge preserves;In order to supplement the electric charge missed in time to avoid the dropout of storage, it is necessary to timing supplements electric charge to grid storage electric capacity, generally it is referred to as this operation refreshing or regeneration, the refresh control circuit of necessity during DRAM work, must be aided with.DRAM is by big rectangle memory cell array and the supportive logic circuit for reading array and write, and maintains the refreshing circuit etc. of integrity of data stored to form.Simplest available single tube dynamic storage cell in DRAM.Memory element is to line up matrix type structure by row, column, decodes respectively with two decoding circuits.X is referred to as row decoding to decoding, and its output lead is referred to as wordline, and it chooses all memory element of a line in storage matrix.Y-direction decoding is also called column decoding, and its output lead is referred to as bit line.Because single tube dynamic storage cell reads as destructive reading every time, store electric capacity electric capacity C on bit lineBElectric charge is provided, make storage capacitance charge reduce, need to recover immediately, every bit line is connected to sensitivity recovery/sense amplifier, after employing sensitivity recovery/sense amplifier, while reading data, complete the recovery of stored data original to memory element every time.General is that (i.e. one word has n position in word length n position by DRAM design, such as 4,8 or N position), address decoder is translated each wordline output effective time, there is n (such as 4,8 or N number of) memory element is the most selected, makes these selected memory element be written and read operation through read/write control circuit, and DRAM read-write control circuit controls data message input and output.The control signal of outer bound pair memorizer has read signal RD, write signal WRWith chip selection signal CSEtc..The figure place of the inputoutput data of DRAM has 1,2,4 or N position.In addition to many bit input and outputs, in order to reduce the number of device pin while improving integrated level, Large Copacity DRAM usually uses 1 input, 1 output and the mode of address timesharing input, has input buffer, output buffer and output latch etc. accordingly.
Prior art and existing problems:
1. to being stored in the multi-valued signal that DRAM stores in electric capacity, read data be difficult (two-value data be by storage electric capacity electric charge with and without determining, it is easy to read;Multi-valued signal reads magnitude to be distinguished, and multi-valued signal is likely to occur decay and deformation in the transmission, conventional amplifiers formation easy to multi-valued signal serious distortion, can not get DRAM specification waits ladder multi-valued signal input and output, conventional sense amplifiers method can not read multi-valued signal, any K value and the storage unit circuit of 8 values DRAM can not be realized, be not yet found to have succeeding in developing of the DRAM more than 4 values.For overcoming this difficulty, it is impossible to consider the most merely multilevel memory cell, it is necessary to consider the many-valued write circuit that matches with multilevel memory cell and many-valued reading circuit simultaneously.To word length 4,8 or N bit data, then corresponding write circuit and reading circuit have 4,8 or N number of.Write circuit and reading circuit by the specification that requires to obtain DRAM etc. premised on the many-valued input/output signal of ladder, many-valued DRAM memory cell circuit, write circuit and reading circuit should design these three circuit by a total inventive concept, these three kinds of circuit are closely related, but three kinds of circuit quantities different (can not form the entirety of a kind of circuit) time practical, are designed the difficulty that reading can be overcome to be stored in electric capacity multi-valued signal data by a total inventive concept.
2., in realizing multivalued circuit, prior art controls metal-oxide-semiconductor threshold value the biggest shortcoming: 1. control the limited extent (because ion implantation concentration is limited) of threshold value, opens resolution low;And technique controls threshold amplitude and often can change the performance of metal-oxide-semiconductor, such as threshold voltage reduces back the sharp increase causing cut-out electric current, performance and the stability of pipe are had an impact by the adjustment of threshold voltage, stable VtnExtremely important.To many-valued memory, the amount of electrons injecting the grid that swims is continually varying, controls with needing very fine, and each threshold voltage level does not still reach quasi-stationary state.Therefore the most practical voltage-type multivalued circuit is not more than 4 value circuit, and the application of more multivalued circuit is more difficult.2. the amplitude of threshold value can only be controlled, metal-oxide-semiconductor can not be changed and open character (as change >=t conducting turns on into < t), and multivalued gate must have two kinds of metal-oxide-semiconductors opening character, combinational circuit structure just can be made the simplest, the most many-valued not gate, the many-valued door that moves to right should be identical with the circuit structure of many-valued follower, simply threshold voltage and to open character different.But the most only control the technique of threshold amplitude, and make above-mentioned multivalued gate structural difference very big, structure is complicated, affects it and realizes.3. need to increase the extra operation of ion implanting, threshold value can only be controlled in semiconductor fabrication process, both increased process complexity, again can not after controlled threshold value by user, or non-programmable to threshold users.
K value DRAM (K > 2) custom is commonly referred to as many-valued DRAM, but at design storage unit circuit, in write and reading circuit, circuit structure is the most relevant with K, at this moment K value (address K value DRAM etc.) is write exactly more convenient, and some content introductions, unstructuredness describe or custom address (such as multi-valued signal, multivalued gate) often can be continued to use in the noun unrelated with K value.
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The present invention seeks to disclose a kind of any K value and the write circuit of 8 values DRAM and reading circuit.
Above-mentioned purpose is realized by following technical scheme:
1. the write circuit of a kind of any K value DRAM of the present invention is achieved in that this write circuit as shown in Figure 4, in the write circuit of described K value DRAM, if K=3,4,5 ... ..;Use K-1=L variable threshold type PMOS Qak, k=1,2,3 ... .., L, pipe QakGrid be connected to the input D of write circuit through variable threshold circuitinj, variable threshold type PMOS QakNew threshold value be tak, pipe QakDuring conducting, between source drain, pressure drop is 0;Pipe QakSource electrode meet power supply Vdd, choose VddVoltage ratio write circuit input and reading circuit output largest logical level VDinjAnd V (L)Douj(L) high Δ, Δ is DC Level Shift downward between voltage follower F input and output;Use L-1 diode Dan, n=2,3 ... .., L, diode DanConducting voltage be VDon;DanPositive pole and negative pole be connected respectively to variable threshold type PMOS Qan-1Drain electrode and pipe QanDrain electrode;Pipe QaLDrain electrode through constant-current source IjGround connection, pipe QaLDrain electrode meet constant-current source IjThe electric current flowing through conducting diode keeps same fixed value, at pipe QaLDrain electrode formed write circuit output Gwrij, write circuit output GwrijReceive the write bit line input of storage unit circuit;Choose takD is inputted for write circuitinjAdjacent logic levels V of K value signalDinj(k) and VDinj(k-1) meansigma methods (VDinj(k)+VDinj(k-1))/2, i.e. takFor VDinj(k) and VDinj(k-1) intermediate value, VDinj(k) > VDinj(k-1);Write circuit input DinjK value signal and reading circuit output DoutjAnd the specification of DRAM input and output etc. the characteristic of K value signal of ladder be identical: input DinjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, exports DoutjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, and input DinjWith output DoutjStepped-up voltage identical, stepped-up voltage is VDon, namely meet VDinj(m)-VDinj(m-1)=VDoutj(m)-VDoutj(m-1)=VDon, m=1,2,3 ... .., L, VDinj(m) and VDoutjM () is that write circuit inputs and reading circuit output logical value is the logic level of m respectively;The output G of write circuitwrijThe ratio high Δ of K value signal of write circuit input in addition to 0 level, 0 level is still 0, and this K value write circuit is also called K value write attack circuit.
2. the reading circuit of a kind of any K value DRAM of the present invention is achieved in that reading circuit is as shown in Figure 5, the reading circuit of this any K value DRAM is the identical architectural feature of the write circuit according to any K value DRAM described in above-mentioned 1 and is formed, in the reading circuit of described K value DRAM, if K=3,4,5 ... ..;Use K-1=L variable threshold type PMOS Qbk, k=1,2,3 ... .., L, pipe QbkGrid be connected to the input G of reading circuit through variable threshold circuitrdij, variable threshold type PMOS QbkNew threshold value be tbk, pipe QbkDuring conducting, between source drain, pressure drop is 0;GrdijReceive the sense bit line output of storage unit circuit, pipe QbkSource electrode meet power supply Vdc, choose VdcVoltage equal to write circuit input and reading circuit output largest logical level VDinjAnd V (L)Douj(L) (i.e. Vdc=VDinj(L)=VDouj(L));Use L-1 diode Dbn, n=2,3 ... .., L, diode DbnConducting voltage be VDon;DbnPositive pole and negative pole connect variable threshold type PMOS Qb respectivelyn-1Drain electrode and pipe QbnDrain electrode;Variable threshold type PMOS QbLDrain electrode through constant-current source IjGround connection, pipe QbLDrain electrode meet constant-current source IjThe electric current flowing through conducting diode keeps same fixed value, at pipe QbLDrain electrode formed reading circuit output Doutj;Choose tbkG is inputted for reading circuitrdijAdjacent logic levels V of K value signalGrdij(k) and VGrdij(k-1) meansigma methods (VGrdij(k)+VGrdij(k-1))/2, i.e. tbkFor VGrdij(k) and VGrdij(k-1) intermediate value, VGrdij(k) > VGrdij(k-1);Reading circuit output DoutjSignal and write circuit input DinjAnd the specification of DRAM input and output etc. the characteristic of K value signal of ladder be identical: input DinjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, exports DoutjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, and input DinjWith output DoutjStepped-up voltage identical, stepped-up voltage is VDon, namely meet VDinj(m)-VDinj(m-1)=VDoutj(m)-VDoutj(m-1)=VDon, m=1,2,3 ... .., L, VDinj(m) and VDoutjM () is that write circuit inputs and reading circuit output logical value is the logic level of m respectively;Reading circuit input GrdijThe nonstandard K value signal from storage unit circuit output, described nonstandard K value signal be exactly contrast DRAM input and output and write circuit input and reading circuit output specification etc. the K value signal of ladder be that logic level amplitude is inconsistent;Reading circuit output DoutjFor the K value signal waiting ladder of specification, i.e. reading circuit, nonstandard K value signal is inputted GrdijBe converted to the K value signal output D waiting ladder of specificationoutj, this K value reading circuit is also called K value and reads correcting circuit.
Note: the storage unit circuit of a kind of any K value DRAM of the present invention is achieved in that as it is shown in figure 1, the storage unit circuit of described K value DRAM is to be stored electric capacity C by the grid of voltage follower F, FjWith two cmos transmission gate G1And G2Composition, uses electric capacity CjStorage K value signal, voltage follower F includes NMOS tube Qm1With NPN pipe Qm2, pipe Qm1Grid meet electric capacity CjOne end Cmij, i.e. CmijFor the input of voltage follower F, CjOther end ground connection, pipe Qm1Source electrode adapter Qm2Grid and resistance Rm1, Rm1Other end ground connection, pipe Qm2Emitter-base bandgap grading FolijThrough constant-current source IjGround connection, Qm2Emitter-base bandgap grading meets constant-current source IjMake pipe Qm2Emitter-base bandgap grading load for constant-current source, pipe Qm2Emitter-base bandgap grading FolijFor the output of F, pipe Qm1Drain electrode and pipe Qm2Colelctor electrode all meet power supply Vdd, choose VddThe input of voltage ratio write circuit and the maximum height Δ of K value logic level of reading circuit output, Δ is DC Level Shift downward between voltage follower F input and output;Transmission gate G1Input meet write bit line Gwrij, transmission gate G1Output meet the input C of Fmij, transmission gate G1Control input meet write pulse wri, transmission gate G2Input meet the output F of Folij, transmission gate G2Output meet sense bit line Grdij, transmission gate G2Control input meet read pulse rdi, write pulse wriWith read pulse rdiControl circuit from DRAM;Write pulse wriCome then, transmission gate G1Conducting, by write bit line GwrijK value signal be sent to store electric capacity Cj, electric capacity CjReceive write bit line GwrijK value signal, electric capacity CjK value signal be exactly F input CmijK value signal;Write pulse wriFuture then, transmission gate G1Cut-off, stores electric capacity CjIt is direct current open circuit with the external world, electric capacity CjThe K value signal of storage keeps constant, i.e. has memory function;Read pulse rdiCome then, transmission gate G2Conducting, exports F by FolijK value signal be sent to sense bit line Grdij;Write bit line GwrijWith sense bit line GrdijIt is individually input and the output of storage unit circuit;Write circuit output is each received in storage unit circuit input and output and reading circuit inputs;The K value signal of F output must be the K value signal corresponding with F input signal, and F input/output information is identical, i.e. F output requires C without information dropout, F output without information dropoutjThe K value signal of storage is the K value signal increased, described in the K value signal that increases be exactly the signal of the high Δ of K value signal inputted than write circuit except 0 level in addition to, wherein 0 level is still 0;CjThe K value signal increased of storage is the output from write circuit, is i.e. supplied to CjThe write circuit output of storage signal is also the K value signal increased;CjThe K value signal that increases of storage is sent to sense bit line G through Frdij, at GrdijUpper formation nonstandard K value signal, namely storage unit circuit output is nonstandard K value signal, described nonstandard K value signal be exactly contrast DRAM input and output and write circuit input and reading circuit output specification etc. the K value signal of ladder be that logic level amplitude is inconsistent;Reading circuit input signal is to export G from storage unit circuitrdijNonstandard K value signal, reading circuit exports the K value signal waiting ladder being storage unit circuit exports the specification that the correction of nonstandard K value signal draws, the K value signal waiting ladder of the specification that this correction draws reads as the correction that storage unit circuit stores information.
In described K value DRAM memory cell circuit, constant-current source IjCan be by resistance RjReplace.
The present invention also has techniques below feature:
(1) according to the write circuit of a kind of any K value DRAM described in above-mentioned 1, take K=8, draw the write circuit of 8 values DRAM, as in figure 2 it is shown, wherein use 7 variable threshold type PMOS Qak, k=1,2,3 ... .., 7, pipe QakGrid be connected to the input D of write circuit through variable threshold circuitinj, variable threshold type PMOS QakNew threshold value be tak, pipe QakDuring conducting, between source drain, pressure drop is 0;Pipe QakSource electrode meet power supply Vdd, choose VddVoltage ratio write circuit input and reading circuit output largest logical level VDinjAnd V (7)Douj(7) high Δ, Δ is DC Level Shift downward between the input and output of voltage follower F;Use 6 diode Dan, n=2,3 ... .., 7, diode DanConducting voltage be VDon;DanPositive pole and negative pole be connected respectively to variable threshold type PMOS Qan-1Drain electrode and pipe QanDrain electrode;Pipe Qa7Drain electrode through constant-current source IjGround connection, pipe Qa7Drain electrode meet constant-current source IjThe electric current flowing through conducting diode keeps same fixed value, at pipe Qa7Drain electrode formed write circuit output Gwrij, write circuit output GwrijReceive the write bit line input of storage unit circuit;Choose takD is inputted for write circuitinjAdjacent logic levels V of 8 value signalsDinj(k) and VDinj(k-1) meansigma methods (VDinj(k)+VDinj(k-1))/2, i.e. choose takFor VDinj(k) and VDinj(k-1) intermediate value, VDinj(k) > VDinj(k-1);Write circuit input Dinj8 value signals and reading circuit output DoutjAnd the specification of DRAM input and output etc. the characteristic of 8 value signals of ladder be identical: input DinjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, exports DoutjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, and input DinjWith output DoutjStepped-up voltage identical, stepped-up voltage is VDon, namely meet VDinj(m)-VDinj(m-1)=VDoutj(m)-VDoutj(m-1)=VDon, m=1,2,3 ... .., 7, VDinj(m) and VDoutjM () is that write circuit inputs and reading circuit output logical value is the logic level of m respectively;Write circuit output GwrijThe ratio 8 high Δs of value signal of write circuit input in addition to 0 level, 0 level is still 0, and this 8 value write circuit is also called 8 value write attack circuits.
(2) K=8 is taken according in the reading circuit of any K value DRAM described in above-mentioned 2, draw the reading circuit of 8 values DRAM, as shown in Figure 3, the reading circuit of this 8 value DRAM is the identical architectural feature of the write circuit according to 8 values DRAM described in above-mentioned (1) and is formed, and wherein uses 7 variable threshold type PMOS Qbk, k=1,2,3 ... .., 7, pipe QbkGrid be connected to the input G of reading circuit through variable threshold circuitrdij, variable threshold type PMOS QbkNew threshold value be tbk;Pipe QbkDuring conducting, between source drain, pressure drop is 0;GrdijReceive the sense bit line output of storage unit circuit, pipe QbkSource electrode meet power supply Vdc, choose VdcVoltage equal to write circuit input and reading circuit output largest logical level VDinjAnd V (7)Douj(7);Use 6 diode Dbn, n=2,3 ... .., 7, diode DbnConducting voltage be VDon;DbnPositive pole and negative pole connect variable threshold type PMOS Qb respectivelyn-1Drain electrode and pipe QbnDrain electrode;Variable threshold type PMOS Qb7Drain electrode through constant-current source IjGround connection, pipe Qb7Drain electrode meet constant-current source IjThe electric current flowing through conducting diode keeps same fixed value, at pipe Qb7Drain electrode formed reading circuit output Doutj;Choose tbkG is inputted for reading circuitrdijAdjacent logic levels V of 8 value signalsGrdij(k) and VGrdij(k-1) meansigma methods (VGrdij(k)+VGrdij(k-1))/2, i.e. choose tbkFor VGrdij(k) and VGrdij(k-1) intermediate value, VGrdij(k) > VGrdij(k-1);Reading circuit output DoutjSignal and write circuit input DinjAnd the specification of DRAM input and output etc. the characteristic of 8 value signals of ladder be identical: input DinjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, exports DoutjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, and input DinjWith output DoutjStepped-up voltage identical, stepped-up voltage is VDon, i.e. meet VDinj(m)-VDinj(m-1)=VDoutj(m)-VDoutj(m-1)=VDon, m=1,2,3 ... .., 7, VDinj(m) and VDoutjM () is that write circuit inputs and reading circuit output logical value is the logic level of m respectively;Reading circuit input GrdijNonstandard 8 value signals from storage unit circuit output, described nonstandard 8 value signals be exactly contrast DRAM input and output and write circuit input and reading circuit output specification etc. 8 value signals of ladder be that logic level amplitude is inconsistent;Reading circuit output DoutjFor 8 value signals waiting ladder of specification, i.e. reading circuit is by nonstandard 8 value signal GrdijBe converted to the 8 value signal D waiting ladder of specificationoutj, this 8 value reading circuit is also called 8 values and reads correcting circuit.
Note: 8 value storage unit circuits corresponding with the write circuit of 8 values DRAM and reading circuit draw as follows;In the storage unit circuit of any K value DRAM, take K=8, choose power supply VddThe input of voltage ratio write circuit and the logic level height Δ that output logical value is 7 of reading circuit, Δ is DC Level Shift downward between F input and output, draw the storage unit circuit of 8 values DRAM, show such as Fig. 1, this 8 value DRAM memory cell circuit is stored electric capacity C by the grid of voltage follower F, FjWith two cmos transmission gate G1And G2Composition, uses electric capacity CjStoring 8 value signals, voltage follower F includes NMOS tube Qm1With NPN pipe Qm2, pipe Qm1Grid meet electric capacity CjOne end Cmij, i.e. CmijFor the input of voltage follower F, CjOther end ground connection, pipe Qm1Source electrode adapter Qm2Grid and resistance Rm1, Rm1Other end ground connection, pipe Qn2Emitter-base bandgap grading FolijThrough constant-current source IjGround connection, Qm2Emitter-base bandgap grading meets constant-current source IjMake pipe Qm2Emitter-base bandgap grading load for constant-current source, pipe Qm2Emitter-base bandgap grading FolijFor the output of F, pipe Qm1Drain electrode and pipe Qm2Colelctor electrode all meet power supply Vdd;Transmission gate G1Input meet write bit line Gwrij, transmission gate G1Output meet the input C of Fmij, transmission gate G1Control input meet write pulse wri, transmission gate G2Input meet the output F of Folij, transmission gate G2Output meet sense bit line Grdij, transmission gate G2Control input meet read pulse rdi, write pulse wriWith read pulse rdiControl circuit from DRAM;Write pulse wriCome then, transmission gate G1Conducting, by write bit line Gwrij8 value signals be sent to store electric capacity Cj, electric capacity CjReceive Gwrij8 value signals, electric capacity Cj8 value signals be exactly F input Cmij8 value signals;Write pulse wriFuture then, transmission gate G1Cut-off, stores electric capacity CjIt is direct current open circuit with the external world, electric capacity Cj8 value signals of storage keep constant, i.e. have memory function;Read pulse rdiCome then, transmission gate G2Conducting, exports F by Folij8 value signals be sent to sense bit line Grdij;Write bit line GwrijWith sense bit line GrdijIt is individually input and the output of storage unit circuit;Write circuit output is each received in storage unit circuit input and output and reading circuit inputs;8 value signals of voltage follower F output must be 8 value signals corresponding with F input, and F input/output information is identical, i.e. F output requires C without information dropout, F output without information dropoutj8 value signals of storage are 8 value signals increased, described in 8 value signals that increase be exactly the signal of the 8 high Δs of value signal inputted than write circuit except 0 level in addition to, wherein 0 level is still 0;The input signal of storage unit circuit is the output from write circuit, and it is 8 value signals increased that write circuit output is supplied to the signal of storage unit circuit input;Increase 8 value signals and be sent to sense bit line G through FrdijIt is nonstandard 8 value signals, namely storage unit circuit output is nonstandard 8 value signals, described nonstandard 8 value signals be exactly contrast DRAM input and output and write circuit input and reading circuit output specification etc. 8 value signals of ladder be that logic level amplitude is inconsistent;Reading circuit input signal is nonstandard 8 value signals from storage unit circuit output, reading circuit output be to storage unit circuit output nonstandard 8 value signals correction draw specification wait ladder 8 value signals, the specification that this correction draws wait ladder 8 value signals as to storage unit circuit storage information correction read.
The description of contents that the present invention is concrete is as follows:
(A) advantage of the storage unit circuit of the present invention, write circuit and reading circuit.1. the advantage of storage unit circuit: circuit structure is simple and cost is extremely low.Because K > 2, each electric capacity CjStorage K value information is bigger than the quantity of information of storage two value informations, it is clear that K the biggest memory element information memory capacity is the most, and CjBeing metal-oxide-semiconductor grid capacitance, cost is extremely low, it addition, storage unit circuit only uses G1And G2Forming with F, circuit structure is simple, highly advantageous to many-valued DRAM;Typically require that the quantity of information that DRAM stores is The more the better, i.e. require that the quantity of storage unit circuit is the bigger the better, it is desirable to each electric capacity CjThe quantity of information of storage is The more the better, it is desirable to it is the best that circuit structure simply makes to account for silicon area, and the storage unit circuit of the present invention meets this requirement;2. the advantage of reading circuit: have good quantization shaping operation, i.e. has the former multilevel information ability of recovery, and this ability is for anti-interference and refreshing.With sinusoidal wave continuous signal input GrdijThe output D drawn after reading circuitoutjCurve is discontinuous (be corrected to specification waits ladder) multi-valued signal, shows that reading circuit has the quantization shaping operation that good similar 4 houses 5 enter, as input GrdijWhen voltage rises or falls (such as electric leakage and interference effect) not across upper and lower two new threshold values, export DoutjBeing still the multilevel information (recovery prime information) waiting ladder of specification, i.e. have the former multilevel information ability of recovery, this ability is used for improving interference free performance and refreshing;3. the advantage of write circuit: there is good quantization shaping operation (the quantization effect that similar 4 houses 5 enter), draw the multilevel information increased of stable satisfied requirement;Sinusoidal wave continuous signal input DinjThe output G drawn after write circuitwrijCurve is discontinuous multilevel information (multilevel information increased), as input DinjWhen voltage rises or falls (such as interference effect) not across upper and lower two new threshold values, export GwrijStill recovering former (increasing) multilevel information, i.e. have the former multilevel information ability increased of recovery, this ability can also be used for anti-interference and refreshes.Recover former multilevel information and refresh be both for information for.DRAM amount of storage is the biggest and little being necessary for of silicon area used requires: storage unit circuit quantity is very big, and the quantity of write circuit and reading circuit is the fewest;They quantity.Many-valued DRAM memory cell (including conventional two-value DRAM memory cell) is to line up matrix type structure by row, column, and row decoding output lead i.e. wordline (row select line) chooses all memory element of a line in storage matrix (wordline).To word length n position (such as 4, 8 or N position), row address decoder translate each wordline output effective time, there is n (such as 4, 8 or N number of) memory element the most selected (multilevel information making it store by the cmos transmission gate of this unit and outer connection, the information of carrying out exchange), n root write bit line and sense bit line is had each to connect the memory element on selected this, every write bit line is connected to write circuit, it is connected to reading circuit on every sense bit line, make these selected memory element through reading circuit and write circuit, it is written and read operation by read/write control circuit etc..Multilevel memory cell circuit, many-valued reading circuit and many-valued write circuit are highly important parts, the arbitrarily storage unit circuit of K value and 8 value DRAM keeps very simple structure, is only written different with K value size with reading circuit structure, and its advantage is the most significant.In addition to many bit input and outputs, reduce the number of device pin to improve integrated level simultaneously, Large Copacity DRAM usually uses 1 input, 1 output and the mode of address timesharing input, now memory element still keeps lining up matrix type structure by row, column, and completed the output of data serial incoming serial task, the most even address by DRAM input buffering, output buffering (note: DRAM input and output refer to DRAM data input and output) and address input buffer part and control circuit part etc. and also can use serial input.If storage unit circuit, write circuit and reading circuit are classified as an integrated circuit, being then that cost is high and unpractical, storage unit circuit in practicality, the quantity of write circuit and reading circuit differs widely;Storage unit circuit, write circuit and reading circuit the most spatially differ, and by information characteristics, they are be closely related three kinds of circuit of the inventive concept Uniting total by.
(B) three kinds of circuit focus on information characteristics, i.e. storage unit circuit, and write circuit and reading circuit focus on information: information stores, and information write and information read.The information that storage unit circuit is stored requires without information dropout: what write circuit delivered to storage unit circuit input is the multilevel information increased.Storage unit circuit exports nonstandard multilevel information and requires: nonstandard multilevel information is corrected to the multilevel information output waiting ladder of specification by reading circuit.Storage unit circuit is also to focus on information characteristics, and storage unit circuit has multilevel information storage, and multilevel information receives and multilevel information sends three information characteristics: 1. information receives: write bit line GwrijMultilevel information be sent to store electric capacity Cj, make electric capacity CjReceive multilevel information Cmij;2. information storage: G1Electric capacity C during cut-offjWith extraneous D.C. resistance almost infinity, use electric capacity CjMulti-valued signal can well be stored;3. delivering: transmission gate G2Conducting, the multilevel information of voltage follower F output is sent to sense bit line Grdij.Storage unit circuit, write circuit and reading circuit have identical important information feature: storage unit circuit input is consistent with the information characteristics of write circuit output, and they are all the multilevel informations increased;Storage unit circuit output is consistent with the information characteristics of reading circuit input, and they are all nonstandard multilevel informations;Write circuit input is consistent with the information characteristics of reading circuit output, they are all the ladder multilevel informations such as grade (note: the ladder multilevel information such as grade of this specification is consistent with the information characteristics of DRAM input and output, and DRAM input and output are exactly DRAM data input and output) of specification.
(C) by total two kinds of write circuits being closely related of inventive concept Uniting and reading circuit, the architectural feature of the reading circuit of any K value DRAM and the write circuit of any K value DRAM is identical, comparison Fig. 4 and Fig. 5, or comparison Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, find out immediately: write circuit is identical with the architectural feature of reading circuit, and (the variable threshold type PMOS of two circuit is identical with the pipe number of diode, connected mode between each pipe is mutually equal), but parameter is different, and function is different.
By any K value DRAM memory cell, write and the identical information feature of reading circuit, a total thinking used in design is expressed as follows:
DRAM input and output are the multi-valued signals of specification, if thinking routinely, electric capacity CjDirectly receive the multi-valued signal of the specification of DRAM input and preserve, i.e. electric capacity CjStore is the multi-valued signal of specification, CjThe multi-valued signal of the specification of storage is through voltage follower F, and the output at F just has the situation of loss information and occurs, and therefore conventional thinking is unavailable.Changing now a thinking design, for ensureing that the output of F does not occur the situation of loss information, the inevitable information characteristics with specification of F input differs, and can use the multi-valued signal increased instead and be sent to electric capacity Cj(i.e. F input), this multi-valued signal increased is required to meet: both can guarantee that F output does not have the situation generation of loss information, and can guarantee that F can export nonstandard multi-valued signal is corrected to the multi-valued signal of specification, read as information correction, make to see that reading is still correct multi-valued signal from the outside, show to read the multi-valued signal with the specification of DRAM input and output identical characteristics through reading circuit, i.e. nonstandard multi-valued signal is corrected to the multi-valued signal of specification by reading circuit;As can be seen here, by above-mentioned information characteristics, and write circuit input and reading circuit output be the requirement of multi-valued signal of specification to design write circuit and reading circuit, then reading difficulty just overcomes.
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Fig. 1. a kind of any K value being correlated with for the present invention and the storage unit circuit figure of 8 values DRAM;
Fig. 2. for the write circuit figure of a kind of 8 value DRAM of the present invention;
Fig. 3. for the reading circuit figure of a kind of 8 value DRAM of the present invention;
Fig. 4. for the write circuit figure of a kind of K value DRAM of the present invention;
Fig. 5. for the reading circuit figure of a kind of K value DRAM of the present invention;
Fig. 6. the first the PMOS variable threshold circuit diagram being correlated with for the present invention and variable threshold type PMOS graphical diagram;
Fig. 7. the second PMOS variable threshold circuit diagram being correlated with for the present invention and variable threshold type PMOS graphical diagram;
Fig. 8. for Fig. 6 uses VdcReplace VddThe first PMOS variable threshold circuit diagram and variable threshold type PMOS graphical diagram;
Fig. 9. for Fig. 7 uses VdcReplace VddThe second PMOS variable threshold circuit diagram and variable threshold type PMOS graphical diagram;
Figure 10. for existing a kind of multi output precision mirror-image constant flow source circuit diagram and graphical diagram;
Figure 11. it is worth the storage unit circuit of DRAM, write circuit and reading circuit for the present invention 8 at wriAnd rdiW under acting on successivelyri、rdi、Dinj、Gwrij、Cmij、Folij、GrdijAnd DoutjThe most discrete oscillogram of priority;
Figure 12. the write circuit input D of DRAM it is worth for the present invention 8injD is exported with reading circuitoutjAt wriAnd rdiOscillogram under acting on successively;
Figure 13. the write circuit input D of DRAM it is worth for the present invention 8injWith output GwrijAt wriOscillogram under Zuo Yong;
Figure 14. the reading circuit input G of DRAM it is worth for the present invention 8rdijWith output DoutjAt rdiOscillogram under Zuo Yong;
Figure 15. the input C of the voltage follower F of the storage unit circuit of DRAM it is worth for the present invention 8mijWith output FolijThere iing wriOscillogram during effect;
Figure 16. it is worth the storage unit circuit of DRAM, write circuit and reading circuit for the present invention 8 at wriAnd rdiD under acting on successivelyinj、Gwrij、Cmij、Folij、GrdijAnd DoutjThe most discrete oscillogram;
Figure 17. it is worth the write circuit of DRAM at w for the present invention 8ri=0 transmission gate G1D is inputted during cut-off and by write circuitinjChange write circuit input D during sine wave intoinjG is exported with write circuitwrijOscillogram;
Figure 18. it is worth the reading circuit of DRAM at r for the present invention 8di=0 transmission gate G2G is inputted during cut-off and by reading circuitrdijChange reading circuit input G during sine wave intordijD is exported with reading circuitoutjOscillogram;
Figure 19. for circuit and the graphical diagram of conventional cmos transmission gate.
Detailed description of the invention
The present invention is further illustrated in detail below:
Embodiment 1: the explanation of storage unit circuit informational function.
Storage unit circuit has multilevel information storage, and multilevel information receives and multilevel information sends three informational functions: 1. information receives: found out by Fig. 1, write pulse wriCome then, transmission gate G1Conducting, by write bit line GwrijMultilevel information be sent to store electric capacity Cj, make electric capacity CjReceive multilevel information Cmij;Electric capacity CjReception is a charge and discharge process, is to charge or discharge with depending on electric capacity CjThe information of former storage and the existing information received, discharge and recharge time constant be CjCapacitance is relevant, CjIt is generally only a few pico farad, it is impossible to the biggest;2. information storage: write pulse wriFuture then, transmission gate G1Cut-off, is found out by Fig. 1, stores electric capacity CjOnly with NMOS tube Qm1Grid and cmos transmission gate G1Output be connected, pipe Qm1Grid input resistance close to open circuit, G1Also close to open circuit during cut-off, now electric capacity CjWith extraneous D.C. resistance almost infinity, use electric capacity CjMulti-valued signal can well be stored;3. delivering: found out by Fig. 1, read pulse rdiCome then, transmission gate G2Conducting, is sent to sense bit line G by the multilevel information that voltage follower F exportsrdij, both made electric capacity CjThere are faint electric leakage and F imperfection, affect F output and be sent to sense bit line GrdijMultilevel information, but reading circuit still has the ability to be corrected to the multilevel information of correct specification.
Note: transmission gate G1During cut-off, require C in theoryjBe that direct current is opened a way with the external world, i.e. D.C. resistance is infinitely great, actually CjBeing high resistant (almost without DC channel) with the external world, actual have faint electric leakage, CjThe multi-valued signal of storage can only keep certain time, and the most all DRAM need separately to add one and refresh circuit, and periodic refreshing makes it recover former and deposits information.
In storage unit circuit, voltage follower F is critically important, if but F inputs information improper use, and actual F output has the situation losing multilevel information to occur, and uses electric capacity Cj(F input) storage multilevel information is that cost is extremely low, conventional DRAM electric capacity CjStoring two value informations, the quantity of information of two value informations is minimum, and the quantity of information of multilevel information is higher than two-value, uses electric capacity CjStorage multilevel information is more to one's profit than storage two value informations.F output has the reason losing multilevel information generation to be described as follows: if electric capacity CjReceive a desired voltage follower FAInput, desired voltage follower FAVoltage amplification factor perseverance be 1, without direct current offset, then FAOutput voltage and electric capacity CjVoltage is identical, i.e. FAOutput and electric capacity CjThe multilevel information of storage is identical.Not having desired voltage follower in reality, the voltage amplification factor of virtual voltage follower (F in the present invention) is less than 1, and has direct current offset Δ, as electric capacity CjOn voltage less than Δ time (if logical value is 1, its logic level=VDon< Δ), F is output as 0, i.e. CjStorage signal logic value is not 0, and F output signal logical value is 0;For the shortcoming overcoming direct current offset, F is avoided to export information dropout, what write circuit was supplied to storage unit circuit input is the multi-valued signal increasing Δ, and the multi-valued signal increasing Δ exports after F is unconventional multi-valued signal, with reading circuit, this is corrected to the multi-valued signal waiting ladder of specification further.Consider input DinjWith output DoutjStepped-up voltage identical, conducting voltage V of stepped-up voltage diode in factDon, input DinjWith output DoutjLargest logical level equal to VDonL times of (LVDon), so supply voltage VddThe above-mentioned high Δ of largest logical level of ratio, Δ is easily calculated by F or surveys out, CjIt is generally only a few pico farad.
In storage unit circuit, cmos transmission gate shows the circuit and graphical diagram that such as Figure 19, i.e. Figure 19 are conventional cmos transmission gate, and cmos transmission gate is by a P-channel and N-channel enhancement mode MOSFET (i.e. NMOS tube QG1With PMOS QG2) be formed in parallel, this cmos transmission gate is per se with CMOS inverter (i.e. NMOS tube QG4With PMOS QG3).Cmos transmission gate circuit is simple, can two-way transmission signals, be commonly used for analog switch.
Embodiment 2: the arbitrarily write circuit of K value and 8 values DRAM meets the proof that design requires.
The arbitrarily write circuit of K value DRAM shows such as Fig. 4, need to prove that meeting design requires: when write circuit inputs DinjLogical value is 0,1,2,3,4 ... .., L-2, L-1, L time, write circuit output GwrijLogical value is still followed successively by 0,1,2,3,4 ... .., L-2, L-1, L;But GwrijLogical value counterlogic level VGwrijN () compares D in addition to 0 levelinjLogical value counterlogic level VDinjN () high Δ (n=1~L), 0 level is still 0, i.e. VGwrij(0)=VDinj(0)=0V, VGwrij(1)=VDinj(1)+Δ、VGwrij(2)=VDinj(2)+Δ、.....、VGwrij(L-1)=VDinj(L-1)+Δ、VGwrij(L)=VDinj(L)+Δ, VDinj(k) > VDinj(k-1);takAdjacent logic levels V for write circuit inputDinj(k) and VDinj(k-1) intermediate value, meets VDinj(k-1) < tak< VDinj(k), k=1,2,3,4 ... .., L-2, L-1, L, i.e. meet inequality 0 < ta1< VDinj(1) < ta2< VDinj(2) < ta3< VDinj(3) < ta4< ... .. < taL-2< VDinj(L-2) < taL-1< VDinj(L-1) < taL< VDinj(L);Because pipe QakConducting voltage is 0V (or nearly 0V), pipe QakConducting voltage is exactly pipe QakDuring conducting source electrode and drain electrode between pressure drop, pipe QakConducting electric current takes less value (such as 30 μ A), namely constant-current source IjElectric current takes less value (such as 30 μ A), remembers VDinjAnd VGwrijIt is respectively write circuit input DinjWith output GwrijVoltage (instantaneous value), diode turn-on voltage VDonEqual to input VDinjThe stepped-up voltage of K value signal, namely VDonEqual to VDinjThe poor V of each adjacent logic levelsDinj(m)-VDinj(m-1), so VDinj(m)=mVDon, supply voltage VddThe ratio high Δ of maximum of the K value logic level of the input of write circuit and the output of reading circuit, i.e. Vdd=VDoutj(L)+Δ=VDinj(L)+Δ=LVDon+Δ。
The input/output relation of write circuit proves as follows: according to above-mentioned inequality 0 < ta1< VDinj(1) < ta2< VDinj(2) < ta3< VDinj(3) < ta4< ... .. < taL-2< VDinj(L-2) < taL-1< VDinj(L-1) < taL< VDinj(L), Fig. 4 find out: 1. work as DinjWhen inputting 0 level, VDinj(0) < ta1, all pipe Qa1~QaLAll end, write circuit output voltage VGwrij=VDinj(0)=0V, 2. works as DinjWhen inputting 1 level, ta1< VDinj(1) < ta2, pipe Qa1Conducting, pipe Qa2~QaLCut-off, (L-1) individual diode Da2~DaLConducting, VGwrij=Vdd-(L-1)VDon=LVDon+Δ-(L-1)VDon=VDon+ Δ=VDinj(1)+Δ, 3. works as DinjWhen inputting 2 level, ta2< VDinj(2) < ta3, pipe Qa1And Qa2Conducting, pipe Qa3~QaLCut-off, (L-2) individual diode Da3~DaLConducting, VGwrij=Vdd-(L-2)VDon=LVDon+Δ-(L-2)VDon=2VDon+ Δ=VDinj(2)+Δ, 4. works as DinjWhen inputting 3 level, ta3< VDinj(3) < ta4, pipe Qa1~Qa3Conducting, pipe Qa4~QaLCut-off, (L-3) individual diode Da4~DaLConducting, VGwrij=Vdd-(L-3)VDon=LVDon+Δ-(L-3)VDon=3VDon+ Δ=VDinj(3)+Δ ... 5. .. works as DinjDuring input L-2 level, taL-2< VDinj(L-2) < taL-1, pipe Qa1~QaL-2Conducting, pipe QaL-1And QaLCut-off, 2 diode DaL-1And DaLConducting, VGwrij=Vdd-2VDon=LVDon+Δ-2VDon=(L-2) VDon+ Δ=VDinj(L-2)+Δ, 6. works as DinjDuring input L-1 level, taL-1< VDinj(L-1) < taL, pipe Qa1~QaL-1Conducting, pipe QaLCut-off, 1 diode DaLConducting, VGwrij=Vdd-VDon=LVDon+Δ-VDon=(L-1) VDon+ Δ=VDinj(L-1)+Δ, 7. works as DinjDuring input L level, taL< VDinj(L), pipe Qa1~QaLConducting, VGwrij=Vdd=LVDon+ Δ=LVDon+ Δ=VDinj(L)+Δ.Thus draw the output G of write circuitwrijThe ratio high Δ of K value signal of write circuit input in addition to 0 level, 0 level is still 0, exports GwrijIt is the K value signal increased, overcomes the deficiency having DC Level Shift Δ in storage unit circuit between the input and output of voltage follower F.Pspice computer simulation waveform in accompanying drawing also confirms that its correctness.Diode used is silicon diode, and conducting electric current takes smaller value, namely constant-current source IjElectric current takes less value, and Δ is easy to be calculated by F or survey out.The most desirable slightly larger value of Δ in practicality, thus the output G of gainedwrijBe Δ slightly larger increase signal, what Δ was slightly larger increase signal draws actual G through FrdijThe unconventional K value signal of input, but have no effect on result, this is because reading circuit can be by any unconventional non-K value signal G waiting ladderrdijBe converted to the K value signal D waiting ladder of specificationoutjAs long as now actual G pressed by reading circuitrdijThe unconventional K value signal (corresponding Δ is slightly larger) of input designs.
Arbitrarily taking K=8 in the write circuit of K value DRAM, then draw the write circuit of 8 values DRAM, show such as Fig. 2, same method proves that the write circuit of 8 value DRAM meets design requirement.Figure 10 is existing a kind of multi output precision mirror current source (constant-current source) circuit diagram and graphical diagram, for reducing power consumption and improving performance etc., its constant-current source IjElectric current takes smaller value.
Embodiment 3: the arbitrarily reading circuit of K value and 8 values DRAM meets the proof that design requires.
The arbitrarily reading circuit of K value DRAM shows such as Fig. 5, need to prove that meeting design requires: as the input G of reading circuitrdijLogical value is 0,1,2,3,4 ... .., L-2, L-1, L time, the input D of reading circuitoutjLogical value is still followed successively by 0,1,2,3,4 ... .., L-2, L-1, L;Grdij, DinjAnd DoutjLogical value counterlogic level is followed successively by VGrdij(n), VDinj(n) and VDoutjN () (n=0~L), wherein inputs GrdijIt is unconventional K value signal, it is desirable to output DoutjThe K value signal waiting ladder of specification, i.e. VDoutj(0)=VDinj(0)=0V, VDoutj(1)=VDinj(1)=VDon, VDoutj(2)=VDinj(2)=2VDon, VDoutj(3)=VDinj(3)=3VDon... ..VDoutj(L-2)=VDinj(L-2)=(L-2) VDon, VDoutj(L-1)=VDinj(L-1)=(L-1) VDon, VDoutj(L)=VDinj(L)=LVDon;tbkFor input GrdijAdjacent logic levels V of unconventional K value signalGrdij(k) and VGrdij(k-1) intermediate value, meets VGrdij(k-1) < tbk< VGrdij(k), k=1,2,3,4 ... .., L-2, L-1, L, i.e. meet inequality 0 < tb1< VGrdij(1) < tb2< VGrdij(2) < tb3< VGrdij(3) < tb4< ... .. < tbL-2< VGrdij(L-2) < tbL-1< VGrdij(L-1) < tbL< VGrdij(L);Consider pipe QbkConducting voltage is 0V (or nearly 0V), pipe QbkConducting voltage is exactly pipe QbkDuring conducting source electrode and drain electrode between pressure drop, pipe QbkConducting electric current takes less value (such as 30 μ A), i.e. constant-current source IjElectric current takes less value (such as 30 μ A), remembers VGrdijAnd VDoutjIt is respectively reading circuit input GrdijWith output DoutjVoltage (instantaneous value), diode turn-on voltage VDonEqual to output DoutjThe stepped-up voltage of K value signal of specification, namely VDonEqual to output DoutjThe poor V of each adjacent logic levelsDoutj(m)-VDoutj(m-1), so VDoutj(m)=mVDon, supply voltage VdcEtc. the input of write circuit and the largest logical level V of the output of reading circuitDinjAnd V (L)Doutj(L), Vdc=VDoutj(L)=LVDon
The input/output relation of reading circuit proves as follows: according to above-mentioned inequality 0 < tb1< VGrdij(1) < tb2< VGrdij(2) < tb3< VGrdij(3) < tb4< ... .. < tbL-2< VGrdij(L-2) < tbL-1< VGrdij(L-1) < tbL< VGrdij(L), Fig. 5 find out: 1. work as GrdijWhen inputting 0 level, VGrdij(0)=0V, VGrdij(0) < tb1, all pipe Qb1~QbLAll end, the output voltage V of reading circuitDoutj=0V, 2. works as GrdijWhen inputting 1 level, tb1< VGrdij(1) < tb2, pipe Qb1Conducting, pipe Qb2~QbLCut-off, (L-1) individual diode Db2~DbLConducting, VDoutj=Vdc-(L-1)VDon=LVDon-(L-1)VDon=VDon=VDoutj(1), G is 3. worked asrdijWhen inputting 2 level, tb2< VGrdij(2) < tb3, pipe Qb1And Qb2Conducting, pipe Qb3~QbLCut-off, (L-2) individual diode Db3~DbLConducting, VDoutj=Vdc-(L-2)VDon=LVDon-(L-2)VDon=2VDon=VDoutj(2), G is 4. worked asrdijWhen inputting 3 level, meet tb3< VGrdij(3) < tb4, then pipe Qb1~Qb3Conducting, pipe Qb4~QbLCut-off, has (L-3) individual diode Db4~DbLConducting, VDoutj=Vdc-(L-3)VDon=LVDon+Δ-(L-3)VDon=3VDon=VDoutj(3) ... 5. .. works as GrdijDuring input L-2 level, tbL-2< VGrdij(L-2) < tbL-1, pipe Qb1~QbL-2Conducting, pipe QbL-1And QbLCut-off, 2 diode DbL-1And DbLConducting, VDoutj=Vdc-2VDon=LVDon-2VDon=(L-2) VDon=VDoutj(L-2), G is 6. worked asrdijDuring input L-1 level, tbL-1< VGrdij(L-1) < tbL, pipe Qb1~QbL-1Conducting, pipe QbLCut-off, 1 diode DbLConducting, VDoutj=Vdc-VDon=LVDon-VDon=(L-1) VDon=VDoutj(L-1), G is 7. worked asrdijDuring input L level, tbL< VGrdij(L), pipe Qb1~QbLConducting, VDoutj=Vdc=LVDon=VDoutj(L).Thus draw: although reading circuit input GwrijIt is unconventional K value signal, and reading circuit output DoutjBut it is that grade the ladder K value signal, i.e. reading circuit of specification are by unconventional K value signal GrdijBe converted to specification wait ladder K value signal Doutj.Pspice computer simulation waveform in accompanying drawing also confirms that its correctness, and continuous wave (Figure 18) the ladder K value signal D such as can be converted tooutj.Diode used is silicon diode, and conducting electric current takes smaller value.
Arbitrarily taking K=8 in the reading circuit of K value DRAM, then draw the reading circuit of 8 values DRAM, show such as Fig. 3, same method proves that the reading circuit of 8 value DRAM meets design requirement.Figure 10 is existing a kind of multi output precision mirror current source (constant-current source) circuit diagram and graphical diagram, for reducing power consumption and improving performance etc., its constant-current source IjElectric current takes smaller value.
The explanation of embodiment 4:PMOS pipe variable threshold circuit (being called for short variable threshold circuit).
The first PMOS variable threshold circuit (being called for short the first variable threshold circuit) shows dashed box as left in Fig. 6, and it is by NMOS tube Q3, PMOS Q4With resistance R3Composition, pipe Q3Grid meet input voltage Vx, pipe Q4Grid meet reference voltage Vref, pipe Q3Drain electrode be this circuit export Vout1, export Vout1Accept control PMOS QT1;Change reference voltage Vref, make QT1New threshold value change (amplify, reduce, changes unlatching character and improve unlatching resolution);Meet the pipe Q of PMOS variable threshold circuitT1It is referred to as variable threshold type PMOS.If Vdd> Vd≥Vtn+|Vtp|, Vdd-Vd≥|Vtp|+Vtn, remember Vextn1=Vref+Vtn+|Vtp|, VrefIt is respectively V for reference voltage, NMOS and PMOS threshold voltagetn> 0 and Vtp< 0.Pipe Q3And Q4Grid source potential difference is respectively Vgs3And Vgs4, because Q3And Q4Two source electrodes connect, Q3Drain electrode through resistance R3Meet power supply Vdd, Q4Grounded drain, only work as Q3And Q4The poor V of two grid voltagesg3-Vg4≥Vtn+|Vtp| time, pipe Q3And Q4Just simultaneously turn on, end the most simultaneously.Because of Vg3=Vx, Vg4=Vref, it follows that: 1. work as Vx-Vref=Vg3-Vg4≥Vtn+|Vtp|, i.e. input voltage Vx≥Vref+Vtn+|Vtp|=Vextn1Time, pipe Q3And Q4Conducting, resistance R3On voltage Vout1For the lowest, make QT1Conducting;2. V is worked asx< Vextn1Time, Q3And Q4Cut-off, Vout1=Vdd, make QT1Cut-off;Show, after this variable threshold circuit, to make QT1Become Vx≥Vextn1Time conducting, or variable threshold type PMOS QT1New threshold value t size become Vextn1, i.e. t=Vextn1, change reference voltage Vref, make t change, open character and change (QT1Become VxTurn on during >=t).Because of Vdd≥Vref>=0, t=Vextn1Minima is Vtn+|Vtp|, the first PMOS variable threshold circuit can not realize t less than Vtn+|Vtp| new threshold value, less t also needs with the second PMOS variable threshold circuit realiration.
The second PMOS variable threshold circuit (being called for short the second variable threshold circuit) shows dashed box as left in Fig. 7, and its structure (is included NMOS tube Q by the first PMOS variable threshold circuit3, PMOS Q4With resistance R3) add a CMOS inverter and (include PMOS Q5With NMOS tube Q6) composition, wherein pipe Q4Grid meet input voltage Vx, pipe Q3Grid meet reference voltage Vref, pipe Q3Drain electrode connect CMOS inverter input (pipe Q5With pipe Q6Grid), CMOS inverter output (pipe Q5With pipe Q6Drain electrode) be this circuit export Vout0, export Vout0Accept control PMOS QT0;Change reference voltage Vref, make QT0New threshold value change (amplify, reduce, changes unlatching character and improve unlatching resolution);Meet the pipe Q of PMOS variable threshold circuitT0It is referred to as variable threshold type PMOS.If Vdd> Vd≥Vtn+|Vtp|, Vdd-Vd≥|Vtp|+Vtn, remember Vextn0=Vref-Vtn-|Vtp|, NMOS and PMOS variable threshold threshold voltage are respectively Vtn> 0 and Vtp< 0.Pipe Q3And Q4Grid source potential difference is respectively Vgs3And Vgs4, ibid reason, only work as Q3And Q4The poor V of two grid voltagesg3-Vg4≥Vtn+|Vtp| time, pipe Q3And Q4Just simultaneously turn on, otherwise Vg3-Vg4< Vtn+|Vtp|, pipe Q3And Q4End simultaneously.Because of Vg3=Vref, Vg4=Vx, it follows that: 1. work as Vref-Vx=Vg3-Vg4< Vtn+|Vtp|, pipe Q3And Q4Cut-off, i.e. input voltage Vx> Vref-Vtn-|Vtp|=Vextn0Time, pipe Q3And Q4Cut-off, pipe Q3Drain electrode (i.e. CMOS inverter input) be Vdd, then pipe Q5Cut-off and pipe Q6Conducting, CMOS inverter output Vout0=Vd, make QT0Conducting;2. V is worked asx≥Vextn0Time, Q3And Q4Conducting, pipe Q3Drain electrode (i.e. CMOS inverter input) be the lowest, then pipe Q6Cut-off and pipe Q5Conducting, CMOS inverter output Vout0=Vdd, make QT0Cut-off.Show, after variable threshold circuit, to make QT0Become Vx≥Vextn0Time conducting, i.e. t=Vextn0.Wherein t=Vextn0=Vref-Vtn-|Vtp| V can be less thantn+|Vtp|, show variable threshold type PMOS QT0New threshold value t size become Vextn0, i.e. t=Vextn0.Change reference voltage Vref, make t change, open character and change (QT0Become VxTurn on during >=t).Because of Vdd≥Vref>=0, new threshold value t minima is 0, and maximum is Vdd-Vtn-|Vtp|。
Change reference voltage Vref, make t change, the first PMOS variable threshold circuit diagram 6 (t=Vextn1=Vref+Vtn+|Vtp|) can not realize less than Vtn+|Vtp| new threshold value t, the second PMOS variable threshold circuit diagram 7 (t=Vextn0=Vref-Vtn-|Vtp|) can not realize more than Vdd-Vtn-|Vtp| new threshold value t, often need to two kinds of PMOS variable threshold circuit with the use of.By the V in Fig. 6 and Fig. 7ddChange V intodc, show that Fig. 8 and Fig. 9, Fig. 8 can not realize less than V the most respectivelytn+|Vtp| new threshold value t, Fig. 9 can not realize more than Vdc-Vtn-|Vtp| new threshold value t, the most often need to these two kinds of PMOS variable threshold circuit with the use of.R in Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 (including Fig. 8 and Fig. 9)3Available constant-current source I3Replace (current direction Q3Drain electrode).
For obtaining a sequence difference reference voltage Vref(because sequence variable threshold type PMOS has respective new threshold value takOr tbk, need to be with different reference voltage VrefRequired new threshold value is obtained) by two kinds of PMOS variable threshold circuit, can be used on and connect the bleeder circuit of multiple resistant series between DC source and ground (by common method) and realize, can be also used in the bleeder circuit that the indirect multiple diodes (or field-effect diode) of DC source and ground connect and realize (the most according to circumstances need also can connect a resistance), multiple diode cathodes are the same with the connection that conventional battery is connected with negative pole connection, such as k diode D1~Dk, D1Positive pole meets DC source, D1Negative pole meets D2Positive pole, D2Negative pole meets D3Positive pole ... .., Dk-2Negative pole meets Dk-1Positive pole, Dk-1Negative pole meets DkPositive pole, DkMinus earth (or by R ground connection) realizes, because sequence difference reference voltage VrefIt is all that output is almost 0 to metal-oxide-semiconductor grid, output DC current, it is achieved that get up easily.Heretofore described current source I shows such as Figure 10, is the multi output precision mirror current source of a kind of conventional ground connection.
Embodiment 5: the explanation to Pspice computer simulation waveform Figure 11~16 of Fig. 1~3.
Write pulse wriWith read pulse rdiControl circuit from DRAM (considers the wordline output W of address decoderi, read/write controls, and sheet selects, refreshing etc.), at rdiAnd wriEffect under, Fig. 1~3 is carried out Pspice computer simulation, show that various analog waveform shows such as Figure 11~16, note: w in figureri, rdi, Dinj, Gwrij, Cmij, Folij, GrdijAnd Doutj8 waveforms be the most each written as V (wri) at each figure abscissa, V (rdi), V (Dinj), V (Gwrij), V (Cmij), V (Folij), V (Grdij), 8 forms with V of V (Doutj), i.e. be written as w in V bracket below respectivelyri, rdi, Dinj, Gwrij, Cmij, Folij, GrdijAnd Doutj(wherein subscript changes non-lower target normal font, i.e. wri, rdi, Dinj into, Gwrij, Cmij, Folij, Grdij and Doutj, this is Pspice simulation drawing representation), the most all oscillogram abscissas are all write out by similar representation below, describe the most one by one.Figure 11 is that the storage unit circuit that the present invention 8 is worth DRAM, write circuit and reading circuit are at wriAnd rdiD under acting on successivelyinj、Gwrij、Cmij、Folij、GrdijAnd DoutjThe most discrete oscillogram of priority, be followed successively by w by Figure 11 order from top to bottomri, rdi, Dinj, Gwrij, Cmij, Folij, GrdijAnd Doutj8 waveforms, Figure 12 is at wriAnd rdiEffect under, DinjAnd Doutj2 waveforms, by w in figureriAnd rdiReduced height ten times, and be placed on the foot (r of figurediAt the bottommost of figure, wriAt rdiTop), as can be seen from Figure 12, the input D of the write circuit of DRAMinjThe output D of curve and reading circuitoutjCurve is the multi-valued signal waiting ladder, with the D of logical valueinjAnd DoutjLogic level be equal, meet described requirement, DoutjIt is at rdiChange when (see the bottommost of figure) is come.Figure 13 is at wriUnder the effect of (see the bottommost of figure), the input D of 8 value DRAM write circuitsinjWith output Gwrij2 waveforms, it is seen from figure 13 that input DinjCurve is the multi-valued signal (relatively for following curve) waiting ladder, exports GwrijCurve is the multi-valued signal (relatively for the non-curve waiting ladder above) increased, with the D of logical valueinjAnd GwrijLogic level (in addition to 0 level is equal) be unequal, thus overcome the deficiency having downward DC Level Shift Δ in storage unit circuit between the input and output of voltage follower F.Figure 14 is at rdiUnder the effect of (see the bottommost of figure), the input G of 8 value DRAM reading circuitsrdjjWith output Doutj2 waveforms, as can be seen from Figure 14, input GrdijCurve is that less (relatively low curve, with D for ladderinjLadder differs) multi-valued signal, with the D of logical valueinjAnd GrdijLogic level be unequal, export DoutjCurve (of a relatively high curve) is and DinjThe multi-valued signal waiting ladder that ladder is identical, i.e. reading circuit is by unconventional multi-valued signal GrdijBe converted to the multi-valued signal D waiting ladder of specificationoutj, thus overcome the voltage follower F voltage amplification factor deficiency less than 1 in storage unit circuit.Figure 15 is at wriUnder the effect of (see the bottommost of figure), the input C of the voltage follower F of 8 value DRAM memory cell circuitmijWith output Folij2 waveforms, as can be seen from Figure 15, input CmijCurve is the multi-valued signal (relatively for upper graph, non-ladder such as grade) increased, and exports FolijCurve (being lower surface curve relatively) is to input CmijCurve has downward level shift, and amplitude reduces, and shows that in storage unit circuit, voltage follower F there are downward level shift and voltage amplification factor less than 1.Figure 16 is that the storage unit circuit that the present invention 8 is worth DRAM, write circuit and reading circuit are at wriAnd rdi(rdiAt the bottommost of figure, wriAt rdiTop) act on successively under Dinj、Gwrij、Cmij、Folij、GrdijAnd DoutjThe most discrete oscillogram, be i.e. equivalent to the merging of 6 curves in Figure 13, Figure 14 and Figure 15.
The explanation of the Pspice computer simulation waveform of embodiment 6: Figure 17 and Figure 18.
Main Pspice analog waveform completes in embodiment 5, consider now that write circuit and reading circuit input as situation time sinusoidal wave the most respectively, as the reference further appreciating that write and reading circuit advantage, write circuit input D in order to separate with above-mentioned simulation region during note: this Pspice simulation, during input sine waveinjD is exported with reading circuitoutjEach use symbol IND insteadiAnd OUTDi(each remain and input D in write circuitinjD is exported with reading circuitoutjOn 2, i.e. symbol is different, and each input represented is identical with output point, is still referred to as write circuit input D during explanationinjD is exported with reading circuitoutj), the then input of the write circuit in 17 DinjD is exported with the reading circuit in Figure 18outjPspice analog waveform figure abscissa be the most each written as V (INDi) and V (OUTDi), and Gwrij、GrdijPspice analog waveform figure abscissa below and same as before be written as V (Gwrij), V (Grdij) the most successively.Figure 17 is that the present invention 8 is worth the write circuit of DRAM at wri=0 transmission gate G1During cut-off and input DinjFor input D during sine waveinjWith output GwrijOscillogram, as can be seen from Figure 17, sinusoidal wave continuous signal input DinjThe output G that curve draws after write circuitwrijCurve is discontinuous multi-valued signal (but has and increase effect), shows that write circuit has good quantization shaping operation (the quantization effect that similar 4 houses 5 enter), as input DinjWhen voltage rises or falls not across upper and lower two new threshold values, export GwrijStill can recover former multilevel information, i.e. have the former multilevel information ability of recovery, this ability can be additionally used in refreshing.Figure 18 is that the present invention 8 is worth the reading circuit of DRAM at rdi=0 transmission gate G2During cut-off and input GrdijFor input G during sine waverdijWith output DoutjOscillogram.As can be seen from Figure 18, sinusoidal wave continuous signal input GrdijThe output D that curve draws after reading circuitoutjCurve is discontinuous (being corrected to wait ladder) multi-valued signal, shows that reading circuit has good quantization shaping operation (the quantization effect that similar 4 houses 5 enter), as input GrdijWhen voltage rises or falls not across upper and lower two new threshold values, export DoutjStill can recover former multilevel information, i.e. have the former multilevel information ability of recovery, this ability can be additionally used in refreshing.For improving interference free performance, increase and recover former multilevel information ability, alleviate refresh tasks, can suitably strengthen the numerical value of the storage electric capacity of memory element.It addition, reading circuit input is also the grid of metal-oxide-semiconductor, there is information memory action equally, for improving interference free performance, increase and recover former multilevel information ability, alleviate refresh tasks, its grid input capacitance also with slightly larger be favourable.Embodiment 7: choose takAnd tbkThe explanation of numerical value.
Theoretical proof above-mentioned (1) and (2) are only required and are met following inequality: prove that (1) only requires satisfied 0 < ta1< VDinj(1) < ta2< VDinj(2) < ta3< VDinj(3) < ta4< ... .. < taL-2< VDinj(L-2) < taL-1< VDinj(L-1) < taL< VDinj(L), it was demonstrated that (2) only require satisfied 0 < tb1< VGrdij(1) < tb2< VGrdij(2) < tb3< VGrdij(3) < tb4< ... .. < tbL-2< VGrdij(L-2) < tbL-1< VGrdij(L-1) < tbL< VGrdij(L);Find out from proof procedure, in theory the arbitrary value between the new desirable adjacent logic levels of threshold value, it practice, one. by anti-interference requirement, preferably taking the meansigma methods close or equal to adjacent logic levels, the present invention is namely based on anti-interference and requires design;Two. by refresh performance requirement, preferably take the meansigma methods of slightly above adjacent logic levels, make permission discharge charge more, but take into account anti-interference requirement, can only suitable deviation average, it is impossible to deviation average is the biggest;Three. when input voltage is equal to new threshold value, the transition region that output is between adjacent logic levels, the size of transition region depends on that the unlatching resolution of new threshold value is (mathematically ' when input >=new threshold value, then pipe conducting ', it is only preferable, actual without=), this unlatching resolution is preferable, but does not reaches mathematical desirable.
Embodiment 8: use resistance RjReplace constant-current source IjExplanation.
' constant-current source IjIt is taken as resistance Rj' i.e. " in the K value DRAM memory cell circuit described in (4), constant-current source IjIt is taken as resistance Rj", refer to ' use resistance R in K value DRAM memory cell circuitjReplace constant-current source Ij', namely resistance RjOne termination emitter-base bandgap grading Folij, resistance RjOther end ground connection, so since pipe Qm2With resistance RjConstitute emitter follower.Because emitter-base bandgap grading FolijThrough constant-current source IjGround connection i.e. constant-current source IjOne termination emitter-base bandgap grading Folij, constant-current source IjOther end ground connection, now pipe Qm2With constant-current source IjConstitute emitter follower;In other words, it is simply that change ' pipe Qm2Emitter-base bandgap grading FolijThrough constant-current source IjGround connection ' it is ' pipe Qm2Emitter-base bandgap grading FolijThrough resistance RjGround connection ', the former uses constant-current source IjThen Qm2Emitter current constant, the latter uses resistance RjThen Qm2Emitter current non-constant, but (meet I both thisjWith meet Rj) it is all conventional emitter follower structure.Note: pipe Qm1Source electrode connecting resistance Rm1(Rm1Other end ground connection), i.e. constitute source follower (common drain amplifying circuit).Source follower and emitter follower are conventional circuit, similar with emitter follower (audion common collector amplifying circuit), field effect transistor source follower (common drain amplifying circuit) does not has voltage amplification effect, its voltage gain is less than 1, output voltage is identical with input voltage phase, input resistance is high, and output resistance is low, can be used as impedance transformation.The input resistance of source follower is high, is suitable for meeting storage electric capacity Cj(leaking electricity minimum), the input resistance of emitter follower is low, uncomfortable splice grafting storage electric capacity Cj(electric leakage is big), but the output resistance of source follower is higher than the output resistance of emitter follower, load capacity is poor, for increasing load capacity, the output of source follower can be connect the input of emitter follower, using the output of emitter-base bandgap grading as the output of voltage follower, its output loading capability is just greatly reinforced.

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1. the write circuit of any K value DRAM, it is characterised in that: in the write circuit of described K value DRAM, if K=3,4,5 ...;Use K-1=L variable threshold type PMOS Qak, k=1,2,3 ..., L, pipe QakGrid be connected to the input D of write circuit through PMOS variable threshold circuitinj, variable threshold type PMOS QakNew threshold value be tak, pipe QakDuring conducting, between source drain, pressure drop is 0;Pipe QakSource electrode meet power supply Vdd, choose VddVoltage ratio write circuit input and reading circuit output largest logical level VDinjAnd V (L)Douj(L) high △, △ are DC Level Shifts downward between voltage follower F input and output in the storage unit circuit of any K value DRAM;Use L-1 diode Dan, n=2,3 ..., L, diode DanConducting voltage be VDon;DanPositive pole and negative pole be connected respectively to variable threshold type PMOS Qan-1Drain electrode and pipe QanDrain electrode;Pipe QaLDrain electrode through constant-current source IjGround connection, pipe QaLDrain electrode meet constant-current source IjThe electric current flowing through conducting diode keeps same fixed value, at pipe QaLDrain electrode formed write circuit output Gwrij, write circuit output GwrijReceive the write bit line input of storage unit circuit;Choose takD is inputted for write circuitinjAdjacent logic levels V of K value signalDinj(k) and VDinj(k-1) meansigma methods (VDinj(k)+VDinj(k-1))/2, i.e. takFor VDinj(k) and VDinj(k-1) intermediate value, VDinj(k) > VDinj(k-1);Write circuit input DinjK value signal and reading circuit output DoutjAnd the specification of DRAM input and output etc. the characteristic of K value signal of ladder be identical: input DinjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, exports DoutjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, and input DinjWith output DoutjStepped-up voltage identical, stepped-up voltage is VDon, namely meet VDinj(m)-VDinj(m-1)=VDoutj(m)-VDoutj(m-1)=VDon, m=1,2,3 ..., L, VDinj(m) and VDoutjM () is that write circuit inputs and reading circuit output logical value is the logic level of m respectively;The output G of write circuitwrijThe ratio high △ of K value signal of write circuit input in addition to 0 level, 0 level is still 0, and this K value write circuit is also called K value write attack circuit;
Wherein, the first PMOS variable threshold circuit is by NMOS tube Q3, PMOS Q4With resistance R3Composition, pipe Q3Grid meet input voltage Vx, pipe Q4Grid meet reference voltage Vref, pipe Q3Drain electrode be this circuit export Vout1, export Vout1Accept control PMOS QT1;Change reference voltage Vref, make QT1New threshold value change;Meet the pipe Q of PMOS variable threshold circuitT1It is referred to as variable threshold type PMOS;If Vdd> Vd≥Vtn+∣Vtp, Vdd-Vd≥∣Vtp∣+Vtn, remember Vextn1=Vref+Vtn+∣Vtp, VrefIt is respectively V for reference voltage, NMOS and PMOS threshold voltagetn> 0 and Vtp< 0;Pipe Q3And Q4Grid source potential difference is respectively Vgs3And Vgs4, because Q3And Q4Two source electrodes connect, Q3Drain electrode through resistance R3Meet power supply Vdd, Q4Grounded drain, only work as Q3And Q4The poor V of two grid voltagesg3-Vg4≥Vtn+∣VtpTime, pipe Q3And Q4Just simultaneously turn on, end the most simultaneously, because of Vg3=Vx, Vg4=Vref, it follows that: 1. work as Vx-Vref=Vg3-Vg4≥Vtn+∣Vtp, i.e. input voltage Vx≥Vref+Vtn+∣Vtp=Vextn1Time, pipe Q3And Q4Conducting, resistance R3On voltage Vout1For the lowest, make QT1Conducting;2. V is worked asx< Vextn1Time, Q3And Q4Cut-off, Vout1=Vdd, make QT1Cut-off;Show, after this variable threshold circuit, to make QT1Become Vx≥Vextn1Time conducting, or variable threshold type PMOS QT1New threshold value t size become Vextn1, i.e. t=Vextn1, change reference voltage Vref, make t change, open character and change: QT1Become VxTurn on during >=t;Because of Vdd≥Vref>=0, t=Vextn1Minima is Vtn+∣Vtp, the first PMOS variable threshold circuit can not realize t less than Vtn+∣VtpNew threshold value, less t also needs with the second PMOS variable threshold circuit realiration;
The second PMOS variable threshold circuit is by NMOS tube Q3, PMOS Q4, resistance R3Forming with CMOS inverter, CMOS inverter includes PMOS Q5With NMOS tube Q6, wherein pipe Q4Grid meet input voltage Vx, pipe Q3Grid meet reference voltage Vref, pipe Q3Drain electrode connect CMOS inverter input, i.e. pipe Q5With pipe Q6Grid, CMOS inverter export, i.e. pipe Q5With pipe Q6Drain electrode be this circuit export Vout0, export Vout0Accept control PMOS QT0;Change reference voltage Vref, make QT0New threshold value change;Meet the pipe Q of PMOS variable threshold circuitT0It is referred to as variable threshold type PMOS;If Vdd> Vd≥Vtn+∣Vtp, Vdd-Vd≥∣Vtp∣+Vtn, remember Vextn0=Vref-Vtn-Vtp, NMOS and PMOS variable threshold threshold voltage are respectively Vtn> 0 and Vtp< 0;Pipe Q3And Q4Grid source potential difference is respectively Vgs3And Vgs4, ibid reason, only work as Q3And Q4The poor V of two grid voltagesg3-Vg4≥Vtn+∣VtpTime, pipe Q3And Q4Just simultaneously turn on, otherwise Vg3-Vg4< Vtn+∣Vtp, pipe Q3And Q4End simultaneously;Because of Vg3=Vref, Vg4=Vx, it follows that: 1. work as Vref-Vx=Vg3-Vg4< Vtn+∣Vtp, pipe Q3And Q4Cut-off, i.e. input voltage Vx> Vref-Vtn-Vtp=Vextn0Time, pipe Q3And Q4Cut-off, pipe Q3Drain electrode, i.e. CMOS inverter input is for Vdd, then pipe Q5Cut-off and pipe Q6Conducting, CMOS inverter output Vout0=Vd, make QT0Conducting;2. V is worked asx≥Vextn0Time, Q3And Q4Conducting, pipe Q3Drain electrode, i.e. CMOS inverter input for the lowest, then pipe Q6Cut-off and pipe Q5Conducting, CMOS inverter output Vout0=Vdd, make QT0Cut-off;Show, after variable threshold circuit, to make QT0Become Vx≥Vextn0Time conducting, i.e. t=Vextn0;Wherein t=Vextn0=Vref-Vtn-VtpLess than Vtn+∣Vtp, show variable threshold type PMOS QT0New threshold value t size become Vextn0, i.e. t=Vextn0;Change reference voltage Vref, make t change, open character and change: QT0Become VxTurn on during >=t, because of Vdd≥Vref>=0, new threshold value t minima is 0, and maximum is Vdd-Vtn-Vtp∣;
Change reference voltage Vref, make t change, the first PMOS variable threshold circuit, it is impossible to realize less than Vtn+∣VtpNew threshold value t, the second PMOS variable threshold circuit can not realize more than Vdd-Vtn-VtpNew threshold value t, often need to two kinds of PMOS variable threshold circuit with the use of;By VddChange V intodc, it is impossible to realize less than Vtn+∣VtpNew threshold value t, it is impossible to realize more than Vdc-Vtn-VtpNew threshold value t, the most often need to these two kinds of PMOS variable threshold circuit with the use of;
For obtaining a sequence difference reference voltage Vref, the bleeder circuit at the indirect multiple resistant series of DC source and ground realizes, or the bleeder circuit connected at the indirect multiple diodes of DC source and ground or field-effect diode realizes.
The write circuit of a kind of any K value DRAM the most according to claim 1, it is characterised in that: take K=8, draw the write circuit of 8 values DRAM, wherein use 7 variable threshold type PMOS Qak, k=1,2,3 ..., 7, pipe QakGrid be connected to the input D of write circuit through variable threshold circuitinj, variable threshold type PMOS QakNew threshold value be tak, pipe QakDuring conducting, between source drain, pressure drop is 0;Pipe QakSource electrode meet power supply Vdd, choose VddVoltage ratio write circuit input and reading circuit output largest logical level VDinjAnd V (7)Douj(7) high △, △ be 8 values DRAM storage unit circuit in voltage follower F input and output between downward DC Level Shift;Use 6 diode Dan, n=2,3 ..., 7, diode DanConducting voltage be VDon;DanPositive pole and negative pole be connected respectively to variable threshold type PMOS Qan-1Drain electrode and pipe QanDrain electrode;Pipe Qa7Drain electrode through constant-current source IjGround connection, pipe Qa7Drain electrode meet constant-current source IjThe electric current flowing through conducting diode keeps same fixed value, at pipe Qa7Drain electrode formed write circuit output Gwrij, write circuit output GwrijReceive the write bit line input of storage unit circuit;Choose takD is inputted for write circuitinjAdjacent logic levels V of 8 value signalsDinj(k) and VDinj(k-1) meansigma methods (VDinj(k)+VDinj(k-1))/2, i.e. choose takFor VDinj(k) and VDinj(k-1) intermediate value, VDinj(k) > VDinj(k-1);Write circuit input Dinj8 value signals and reading circuit output DoutjAnd the specification of DRAM input and output etc. the characteristic of 8 value signals of ladder be identical: input DinjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, exports DoutjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, and input DinjWith output DoutjStepped-up voltage identical, stepped-up voltage is VDon, namely meet VDinj(m)-VDinj(m-1)=VDoutj(m)-VDoutj(m-1)=VDon, m=1,2,3 ..., 7, VDinj(m) and VDoutjM () is that write circuit inputs and reading circuit output logical value is the logic level of m respectively;Write circuit output GwrijThe ratio 8 high △ of value signal of write circuit input in addition to 0 level, 0 level is still 0, and this 8 value write circuit is also called 8 value write attack circuits.
3. the identical architectural feature according to the write circuit of any K value DRAM described in claim 1 and the reading circuit of any K value DRAM that formed, it is characterised in that: in the reading circuit of described K value DRAM, if K=3,4,5 ...;Use K-1=L variable threshold type PMOS Qbk, k=1,2,3 ..., L, pipe QbkGrid be connected to the input G of reading circuit through variable threshold circuitrdij, variable threshold type PMOS QbkNew threshold value be tbk, pipe QbkDuring conducting, between source drain, pressure drop is 0;GrdijReceive the sense bit line output of storage unit circuit, pipe QbkSource electrode meet power supply Vdc, choose VdcVoltage equal to write circuit input and reading circuit output largest logical level VDinjAnd V (L)Douj(L);Use L-1 diode Dbn, n=2,3 ..., L, diode DbnConducting voltage be VDon;DbnPositive pole and negative pole connect variable threshold type PMOS Qb respectivelyn-1Drain electrode and pipe QbnDrain electrode;Variable threshold type PMOS QbLDrain electrode through constant-current source IjGround connection, pipe QbLDrain electrode meet constant-current source IjThe electric current flowing through conducting diode keeps same fixed value, at pipe QbLDrain electrode formed reading circuit output Doutj;Choose tbkG is inputted for reading circuitrdijAdjacent logic levels V of K value signalGrdij(k) and VGrdij(k-1) meansigma methods (VGrdij(k)+VGrdij(k-1))/2, i.e. tbkFor VGrdij(k) and VGrdij(k-1) intermediate value, VGrdij(k) > VGrdij(k-1);Reading circuit output DoutjSignal and write circuit input DinjAnd the specification of DRAM input and output etc. the characteristic of K value signal of ladder be identical: input DinjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, exports DoutjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, and input DinjWith output DoutjStepped-up voltage identical, stepped-up voltage is VDon, namely meet VDinj(m)-VDinj(m-1)=VDoutj(m)-VDoutj(m-1)=VDon, m=1,2,3 ..., L, VDinj(m) and VDoutjM () is that write circuit inputs and reading circuit output logical value is the logic level of m respectively;Reading circuit input GrdijThe nonstandard K value signal from storage unit circuit output, described nonstandard K value signal be exactly contrast DRAM input and output and write circuit input and reading circuit output specification etc. the K value signal of ladder be that logic level amplitude is inconsistent;Reading circuit output DoutjFor the K value signal waiting ladder of specification, i.e. reading circuit, nonstandard K value signal is inputted GrdijBe converted to the K value signal output D waiting ladder of specificationoutj, this K value reading circuit is also called K value and reads correcting circuit;Use L-1 diode Dan, n=2,3 ..., L, diode DanConducting voltage be VDon;DanPositive pole and negative pole be connected respectively to variable threshold type PMOS Qan-1Drain electrode and pipe QanDrain electrode;Pipe QaLDrain electrode through constant-current source IjGround connection, pipe QaLDrain electrode meet constant-current source IjThe electric current flowing through conducting diode keeps same fixed value, at pipe QaLDrain electrode formed write circuit output Gwrij, write circuit output GwrijReceive the write bit line input of storage unit circuit;Choose takD is inputted for write circuitinjAdjacent logic levels V of K value signalDinj(k) and VDinj(k-1) meansigma methods (VDinj(k)+VDinj(k-1))/2, i.e. takFor VDinj(k) and VDinj(k-1) intermediate value, VDinj(k) > VDinj(k-1);Write circuit input DinjK value signal and reading circuit output DoutjAnd the specification of DRAM input and output etc. the characteristic of K value signal of ladder be identical: input DinjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, exports DoutjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, and input DinjWith output DoutjStepped-up voltage identical, stepped-up voltage is VDon, namely meet VDinj(m)-VDinj(m-1)=VDoutj(m)-VDoutj(m-1)=VDon, m=1,2,3 ..., L, VDinj(m) and VDoutjM () is that write circuit inputs and reading circuit output logical value is the logic level of m respectively;The output G of write circuitwrijThe ratio high △ of K value signal of write circuit input in addition to 0 level, 0 level is still 0, and this K value write circuit is also called K value write attack circuit;
Wherein, the first PMOS variable threshold circuit is by NMOS tube Q3, PMOS Q4With resistance R3Composition, pipe Q3Grid meet input voltage Vx, pipe Q4Grid meet reference voltage Vref, pipe Q3Drain electrode be this circuit export Vout1, export Vout1Accept control PMOS QT1;Change reference voltage Vref, make QT1New threshold value change;Meet the pipe Q of PMOS variable threshold circuitT1It is referred to as variable threshold type PMOS;If Vdd> Vd≥Vtn+∣Vtp, Vdd-Vd≥∣Vtp∣+Vtn, remember Vextn1=Vref+Vtn+∣Vtp, VrefIt is respectively V for reference voltage, NMOS and PMOS threshold voltagetn> 0 and Vtp< 0;Pipe Q3And Q4Grid source potential difference is respectively Vgs3And Vgs4, because Q3And Q4Two source electrodes connect, Q3Drain electrode through resistance R3Meet power supply Vdd, Q4Grounded drain, only work as Q3And Q4The poor V of two grid voltagesg3-Vg4≥Vtn+∣VtpTime, pipe Q3And Q4Just simultaneously turn on, end the most simultaneously, because of Vg3=Vx, Vg4=Vref, it follows that: 1. work as Vx-Vref=Vg3-Vg4≥Vtn+∣Vtp, i.e. input voltage Vx≥Vref+Vtn+∣Vtp=Vextn1Time, pipe Q3And Q4Conducting, resistance R3On voltage Vout1For the lowest, make QT1Conducting;2. V is worked asx< Vextn1Time, Q3And Q4Cut-off, Vout1=Vdd, make QT1Cut-off;Show, after this variable threshold circuit, to make QT1Become Vx≥Vextn1Time conducting, or variable threshold type PMOS QT1New threshold value t size become Vextn1, i.e. t=Vextn1, change reference voltage Vref, make t change, open character and change: QT1Become VxTurn on during >=t;Because of Vdd≥Vref>=0, t=Vextn1Minima is Vtn+∣Vtp, the first PMOS variable threshold circuit can not realize t less than Vtn+∣VtpNew threshold value, less t also needs with the second PMOS variable threshold circuit realiration;
The second PMOS variable threshold circuit is by NMOS tube Q3, PMOS Q4, resistance R3Forming with CMOS inverter, CMOS inverter includes PMOS Q5With NMOS tube Q6, wherein pipe Q4Grid meet input voltage Vx, pipe Q3Grid meet reference voltage Vref, pipe Q3Drain electrode connect CMOS inverter input, CMOS inverter input be connected adapter Q5With pipe Q6Grid, CMOS inverter be output as this circuit output Vout0, CMOS inverter exports the pipe Q being connected5With pipe Q6Drain electrode;Output Vout0Accept control PMOS QT0;Change reference voltage Vref, make QT0New threshold value change;Meet the pipe Q of PMOS variable threshold circuitT0It is referred to as variable threshold type PMOS;If Vdd> Vd≥Vtn+∣Vtp, Vdd-Vd≥∣Vtp∣+Vtn, remember Vextn0=Vref-Vtn-Vtp, NMOS and PMOS variable threshold threshold voltage are respectively Vtn> 0 and Vtp< 0;Pipe Q3And Q4Grid source potential difference is respectively Vgs3And Vgs4, ibid reason, only work as Q3And Q4The poor V of two grid voltagesg3-Vg4≥Vtn+∣VtpTime, pipe Q3And Q4Just simultaneously turn on, otherwise Vg3-Vg4< Vtn+∣Vtp, pipe Q3And Q4End simultaneously;Because of Vg3=Vref, Vg4=Vx, it follows that: 1. work as Vref-Vx=Vg3-Vg4< Vtn+∣Vtp, pipe Q3And Q4Cut-off, i.e. input voltage Vx> Vref-Vtn-Vtp=Vextn0Time, pipe Q3And Q4Cut-off, pipe Q3Drain electrode, i.e. CMOS inverter input is for Vdd, then pipe Q5Cut-off and pipe Q6Conducting, CMOS inverter output Vout0=Vd, make QT0Conducting;2. V is worked asx≥Vextn0Time, Q3And Q4Conducting, pipe Q3Drain electrode, i.e. CMOS inverter input for the lowest, then pipe Q6Cut-off and pipe Q5Conducting, CMOS inverter output Vout0=Vdd, make QT0Cut-off;Show, after variable threshold circuit, to make QT0Become Vx≥Vextn0Time conducting, i.e. t=Vextn0;Wherein t=Vextn0=Vref-Vtn-VtpLess than Vtn+∣Vtp, show variable threshold type PMOS QT0New threshold value t size become Vextn0, i.e. t=Vextn0;Change reference voltage Vref, make t change, open character and change: QT0Become VxTurn on during >=t, because of Vdd≥Vref>=0, new threshold value t minima is 0, and maximum is Vdd-Vtn-Vtp∣;
Change reference voltage Vref, make t change, the first PMOS variable threshold circuit, it is impossible to realize less than Vtn+∣VtpNew threshold value t, the second PMOS variable threshold circuit can not realize more than Vdd-Vtn-VtpNew threshold value t, often need to two kinds of PMOS variable threshold circuit with the use of;By VddChange V intodc, it is impossible to realize less than Vtn+∣VtpNew threshold value t, it is impossible to realize more than Vdc-Vtn-VtpNew threshold value t, the most often need to these two kinds of PMOS variable threshold circuit with the use of;
For obtaining a sequence difference reference voltage Vref, the bleeder circuit at the indirect multiple resistant series of DC source and ground realizes, or the bleeder circuit connected at the indirect multiple diodes of DC source and ground or field-effect diode realizes.
The identical architectural feature of a kind of write circuit according to any K value DRAM described in claim 1 the most according to claim 2 and the reading circuit of any K value DRAM that formed, it is characterized in that: take K=8, draw the reading circuit of 8 values DRAM, wherein use 7 variable threshold type PMOS Qbk, k=1,2,3 ..., 7, pipe QbkGrid be connected to the input G of reading circuit through variable threshold circuitrdij, variable threshold type PMOS QbkNew threshold value be tbk;Pipe QbkDuring conducting, between source drain, pressure drop is 0;GrdijReceive the sense bit line output of storage unit circuit, pipe QbkSource electrode meet power supply Vdc, choose VdcVoltage equal to write circuit input and reading circuit output largest logical level VDinjAnd V (7)Douj(7);Use 6 diode Dbn, n=2,3 ..., 7, diode DbnConducting voltage be VDon;DbnPositive pole and negative pole connect variable threshold type PMOS Qb respectivelyn-1Drain electrode and pipe QbnDrain electrode;Variable threshold type PMOS Qb7Drain electrode through constant-current source IjGround connection, pipe Qb7Drain electrode meet constant-current source IjThe electric current flowing through conducting diode keeps same fixed value, at pipe Qb7Drain electrode formed reading circuit output Doutj;Choose tbkG is inputted for reading circuitrdijAdjacent logic levels V of 8 value signalsGrdij(k) and VGrdij(k-1) meansigma methods (VGrdij(k)+VGrdij(k-1))/2, i.e. choose tbkFor VGrdij(k) and VGrdij(k-1) intermediate value, VGrdij(k) > VGrdij(k-1);Reading circuit output DoutjSignal and write circuit input DinjAnd the specification of DRAM input and output etc. the characteristic of 8 value signals of ladder be identical: input DinjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, exports DoutjThe difference of each adjacent logic levels is equal, and input DinjWith output DoutjStepped-up voltage identical, stepped-up voltage is VDon, i.e. meet VDinj(m)-VDinj(m-1)=VDoutj(m)-VDoutj(m-1)=VDon, m=1,2,3 ..., 7, VDinj(m) and VDoutjM () is that write circuit inputs and reading circuit output logical value is the logic level of m respectively;Reading circuit input GrdijNonstandard 8 value signals from storage unit circuit output, described nonstandard 8 value signals be exactly contrast DRAM input and output and write circuit input and reading circuit output specification etc. 8 value signals of ladder be that logic level amplitude is inconsistent;Reading circuit output DoutjFor 8 value signals waiting ladder of specification, i.e. reading circuit is by nonstandard 8 value signal GrdijBe converted to the 8 value signal D waiting ladder of specificationoutj, this 8 value reading circuit is also called 8 values and reads correcting circuit.
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