Patents Assigned to Forza Silicon Corp.
  • Patent number: 9305634
    Abstract: The invention comprises an improved process of reading out SRAM or like memory elements which utilize pre-charging of cell output buses. In the output configuration of the invention, Gray Code counter outputs are used as inputs in a decoder block, the decoder block being configured to output a valid column selection address for every two address inputs. These column outputs are mapped sequentially to the columns of the memory array, such that the columns are sequentially read out, each readout operation being interspersed with a parking interval. The Gray code address inputs reduce readout addressing errors and the parking interval creates a delay between cell readout operations that reduces glitch errors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Forza Silicon Corp.
    Inventors: Michael Minkler, Loc Truong