Memory architecture with multi-bank memory cell array accessed by local drive circuit within memory bank

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15414598

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A memory architecture includes K first control lines, M groups of second control lines and a memory cell array. K and M are positive integers. Each group of second control lines includes at least one second control line. The memory cell array includes M memory banks. Each memory bank is coupled to the K first control lines. The M memory banks are selected according to M bank select signals respectively so as to receive a shared set of first control signals through the K first control lines. The M memory banks are coupled to the M groups of second control lines respectively, and receive independent M sets of second control signals through the M groups of second control lines respectively. Each memory bank performs one of a column select operation and a sense amplification operation according to the set of first control signals and a set of second control signals.

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PIECEMAKERS TECHNOLOGY INCHSINCHU CITY

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Ting, Tah-Kang Joseph Taipei, TW 35 209
Wang, Gyh-Bin Hsinchu County, TW 24 196
Wang, Ming-Hung Hsinchu, TW 31 578

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