Design of logic-compatible embedded DRAM using gain memory cell

Weijie Cheng, Jeong Wook Cho, Yeonbae Chung

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Abstract

In this work, we present an embedded DRAM utilizing logic-compatible 2T gain cell. The memory cells are composed of a high-VTH write NMOS and a standard read NMOS. Due to the combination of low off-leakage write device and high mobility read device, this NMOS-based hybrid gain cell provides much improved data retention and read performance. At 1.2 V and 85 °C, the proposed bit-cell achieves 1.1× longer standby retention and 4.4× longer write disturbance retention compared to the PMOS-only 2T cell. The memory arrays operate with a logic-compatible supply voltage; /CS controlled 128-row refresh; and nondestructive read with speed comparable to 6T SRAM but 65 % smaller cell area. Design results from a test chip in a 130 nm logic CMOS technology exhibit the effectiveness of the proposed embedded memory techniques.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISOCC 2012 - 2012 International SoC Design Conference
Pages196-199
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Event2012 International SoC Design Conference, ISOCC 2012 - Jeju Island, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 4 Nov 20127 Nov 2012

Publication series

NameISOCC 2012 - 2012 International SoC Design Conference

Conference

Conference2012 International SoC Design Conference, ISOCC 2012
Country/TerritoryKorea, Republic of
CityJeju Island
Period4/11/127/11/12

Keywords

  • data retention
  • embedded DRAM
  • gain cell memory

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