Abstract: A row decoder for controlling a plurality of selectable word-lines has one control line per block of N word-lines, K select lines, at least one disable line and one word-line driver per word-line. Each control line is activatable during a charge period and during an initial portion of a discharge period. Each select line is selectably high during the charge period. The disable line is active during the discharge period. Each driver includes an access transistor and a discharge transistor. The access transistor is located at one end of its word-line and the discharge transistor is connected at the other end. The access transistor is controlled by one control line and is connected between one select line and the word-line. The discharge transistor is controlled by one disable signal and is connected between the word-line and a ground supply.