Abstract: A semiconductor device includes anti-fuse cells. The anti-fuse cells include a first active area, a first gate, a second gate, at least one first gate via, and at least one second gate via. The first gate and the second gate are separate from each other. The first gate and the second gate extend to cross over the first active area. The at least one first gate via is coupled to the first gate and disposed directly above the first active area. The at least one second gate via is coupled to the second gate. The first gate is coupled through the at least one first gate via to a first word line for receiving a first programming voltage, and the second gate is coupled through the at least one second gate via to a second word line for receiving a first reading voltage.

Abstract: A method includes: coupling a first gate to a first word line through a first gate via, wherein the first gate extends along a first direction; coupling the first gate to a second word line through a second gate via, wherein each of the first gate, a second gate, the first gate via and the second gate via is disposed on a first active area which extends along the second direction, wherein the second gate extends along the first direction and is separated from the first gate along a second direction; coupling the first active area to a first bit line through a first conductive via; and aligning the first gate via, the second gate via and the a first conductive via with each other along the second direction.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a memory cell array, a row decoder configured to generate a first decoder signal, a column decoder configured to generate a second decoder signal, and an array of write assist circuits coupled to the row and column decoder and the memory cell array. Each write assist circuit is configured to set an operating voltage of a corresponding memory cell, and generate the output signal in response to a first control signal. The operating voltage corresponds to an output signal. Each write assist circuit includes an AND gate coupled to a programmable voltage tuner. The programmable voltage tuner includes a set of P-type transistors coupled to a first P-type transistor. The set of P-type transistors is coupled together in parallel, and receives a set of select control signals. A first terminal of the first P-type transistor is configured to receive an AND signal from the AND gate.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes anti-fuse cells. The anti-fuse cells include a first active area, a first gate, a second gate, at least one first gate via, and at least one second gate via. The first gate and the second gate are separate from each other. The first gate and the second gate extend to cross over the first active area. The at least one first gate via is coupled to the first gate and disposed directly above the first active area. The at least one second gate via is coupled to the second gate. The first gate is coupled through the at least one first gate via to a first word line for receiving a first programming voltage, and the second gate is coupled through the at least one second gate via to a second word line for receiving a first reading voltage.

Abstract: A memory circuit includes a NAND logic gate configured to receive a first bit line signal and a second bit line signal, and to generate a first signal. The memory circuit further includes a first P-type transistor coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to receive a first clock signal. The memory circuit further includes a first N-type transistor coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to receive a first pre-charge signal. The memory circuit further includes a first latch coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to latch the first signal in response to at least the first clock signal or the first pre-charge signal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integrated circuit including multiple magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) cells coupled to a static random access memory (SRAM). In one aspect, the integrated circuit includes a SRAM having a first port and a second port, and a set of pass transistors coupled to the first port of the SRAM. In one aspect, the integrated circuit includes a set of MTJ cells, where each of the set of MTJ cells is coupled between a select line and a corresponding one of the set of pass transistors.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integrated circuit including multiple magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) cells coupled to a static random access memory (SRAM). In one aspect, the integrated circuit includes a SRAM having a first port and a second port, and a set of pass transistors coupled to the first port of the SRAM. In one aspect, the integrated circuit includes a set of MTJ cells, where each of the set of MTJ cells is coupled between a select line and a corresponding one of the set of pass transistors.

Abstract: A memory circuit includes a NAND logic gate configured to receive a first bit line signal and a second bit line signal, and to generate a first signal. The memory circuit further includes a first P-type transistor coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to receive a first clock signal. The memory circuit further includes a first N-type transistor coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to receive a first pre-charge signal. The memory circuit further includes a first latch coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to latch the first signal in response to at least the first clock signal or the first pre-charge signal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integrated circuit including multiple magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) cells coupled to a static random access memory (SRAM). In one aspect, the integrated circuit includes a SRAM having a first port and a second port, and a set of pass transistors coupled to the first port of the SRAM. In one aspect, the integrated circuit includes a set of MTJ cells, where each of the set of MTJ cells is coupled between a select line and a corresponding one of the set of pass transistors.

Abstract: A memory circuit includes a NAND logic gate configured to receive a first bit line signal and a second bit line signal, and to generate a first signal. The memory circuit further includes a first N-type transistor coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to receive a first pre-charge signal. The memory circuit further includes a second N-type transistor coupled to the first N-type transistor and a reference voltage supply, and configured to receive a first clock signal. The memory circuit further includes a first latch coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to latch the first signal in response to at least the first clock signal or the first pre-charge signal.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes anti-fuse cells. The anti-fuse cells include a first active area, a first gate, a second gate, at least one first gate via, and at least one second gate via. The first gate and the second gate are separate from each other. The first gate and the second gate extend to cross over the first active area. The at least one first gate via is coupled to the first gate and disposed directly above the first active area. The at least one second gate via is coupled to the second gate. The first gate is coupled through the at least one first gate via to a first word line for receiving a first programming voltage, and the second gate is coupled through the at least one second gate via to a second word line for receiving a first reading voltage.

Abstract: A method includes: coupling a first gate to a first word line through a first gate via, wherein the first gate extends along a first direction; coupling the first gate to a second word line through a second gate via, wherein each of the first gate, a second gate, the first gate via and the second gate via is disposed on a first active area which extends along the second direction, wherein the second gate extends along the first direction and is separated from the first gate along a second direction; coupling the first active area to a first bit line through a first conductive via; and aligning the first gate via, the second gate via and the a first conductive via with each other along the second direction.

Abstract: A clock circuit includes a latch circuit, a memory state latch circuit, a first inverter, a memory state trigger circuit and a second inverter. The latch circuit is configured to latch an enable signal, and to generate a latch output signal based on a first clock signal and a first output clock signal. The memory state latch circuit is configured to latch a second output clock signal responsive to a third output clock signal. The first inverter is configured to generate the first output clock signal responsive to the third output clock signal. The memory state trigger circuit is configured to generate the second output clock signal responsive to the latch output signal. The second inverter is configured to generate the first clock signal responsive to a second clock signal, and configured to control the latch circuit and the memory state trigger circuit based on the first clock signal.

Abstract: Various embodiments for configurable memory storage systems are disclosed. The configurable memory storages selectively choose an operational voltage signal from among multiple voltage signals to dynamically control various operational parameters. For example, the configurable memory storages selectively choose a maximum voltage signal from among the multiple voltage signals to maximize read/write speed. As another example, the configurable memory storages selectively choose a minimum voltage signal from among the multiple voltage signals to minimize power consumption.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an integrated circuit including multiple magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) cells coupled to a static random access memory (SRAM). In one aspect, the integrated circuit includes a SRAM having a first port and a second port, and a set of pass transistors coupled to the first port of the SRAM. In one aspect, the integrated circuit includes a set of MTJ cells, where each of the set of MTJ cells is coupled between a select line and a corresponding one of the set of pass transistors.

Abstract: A structure includes anti-fuse cells. The anti-fuse cells include a first active area, a first gate, a second gate, at least one first gate via, and at least one second gate via. The first gate and the second gate are separate from each other. The first gate and the second gate extend to cross over the first active area. The at least one first gate via is coupled to the first gate and disposed directly above the first active area. The at least one second gate via is coupled to the second gate. The first gate is coupled through the at least one first gate via to a first word line for receiving a first programming voltage, and the second gate is coupled through the at least one second gate via to a second word line for receiving a first reading voltage.

Abstract: A memory circuit includes a NAND logic gate configured to receive a first bit line signal and a second bit line signal, and to generate a first signal. The memory circuit further includes a first N-type transistor coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to receive a first pre-charge signal. The memory circuit further includes a second N-type transistor coupled to the first N-type transistor and a reference voltage supply, and configured to receive a first clock signal. The memory circuit further includes a first latch coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to latch the first signal in response to at least the first clock signal or the first pre-charge signal.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a memory cell array, a row decoder configured to generate a first decoder signal, a column decoder configured to generate a second decoder signal, and an array of write assist circuits coupled to the row and column decoder and the memory cell array. Each write assist circuit is configured to set an operating voltage of a corresponding memory cell, and generate the output signal in response to a first control signal. The operating voltage corresponds to an output signal. Each write assist circuit includes an AND gate coupled to a programmable voltage tuner. The programmable voltage tuner includes a set of P-type transistors coupled to a first P-type transistor. The set of P-type transistors is coupled together in parallel, and receives a set of select control signals. A first terminal of the first P-type transistor is configured to receive an AND signal from the AND gate.

Abstract: A memory circuit includes a NAND logic gate, a first N-type transistor, a second N-type transistor, a first inverter and a first latch. The NAND logic gate is configured to receive a first bit line signal and a second bit line signal, and to generate a first signal. The first N-type transistor is coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to receive a first pre-charge signal. The second N-type transistor is coupled to the first N-type transistor and a reference voltage supply, and configured to receive a first clock signal. The first inverter is coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to output a data signal inverted from the first signal. The first latch is coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to latch the first signal in response to at least the first clock signal or the first pre-charge signal.

Abstract: A memory circuit includes a NAND logic gate, a first N-type transistor, a second N-type transistor, a first inverter and a first latch. The NAND logic gate is configured to receive a first bit line signal and a second bit line signal, and to generate a first signal. The first N-type transistor is coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to receive a first pre-charge signal. The second N-type transistor is coupled to the first N-type transistor and a reference voltage supply, and configured to receive a first clock signal. The first inverter is coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to output a data signal inverted from the first signal. The first latch is coupled to the NAND logic gate, and configured to latch the first signal in response to at least the first clock signal or the first pre-charge signal.