Abstract: With power-on detection circuits provided for a plurality of power supply voltages, a main power-on detection signal is maintained at the active state to reset an internal node while at least one of the power-on detection signals is active. In a multi-power semiconductor integrated circuit device, current consumption at the time of power-up is reduced.

Abstract: Oscillation outputs which are different for respective detector signals output from a first detector circuit and a second detector circuit, are obtained from a first ring oscillator and a second ring oscillator respectively corresponding to the detector circuits. A selector selects and outputs one of the oscillation outputs. Accordingly, it is sufficient to provide only one pump circuit in a circuit producing a substrate bias voltage.

Abstract: In a VDC circuit, a differential amplifier compares a first reference potential with an internal supply potential to generate a control signal according to a result of the comparison. A constant current source transistor receives at its gate a second reference potential supplied through a path different from that of the first reference potential to operate for controlling an operation current value of the differential amplifier. A drive transistor changes conductance between a node for outputting the internal supply potential and a supply potential according to the control signal.

Abstract: When a tuning mode signal VTUNE is activated, control clock signal TCLK is output, and counter counts up tuning signals TSIG1 to TSIG4. Tuning circuits render conductive the terminals of respective transistors, and reference potential Vref lowers in accordance with the reduction in the resistance value. When reference potential Vref attains equal to the external reference potential Ext.Vref, differential amplifier circuit stops output of the control clock signal TCLK. In accordance with the plurality of the determined tuning signals TSIG1 to TSIG4, fuse elements inside the tuning circuits are programmed.

Abstract: A plurality of pump modules are provided, the number of pump modules to be activated is changed depending on a mode of operation, and the number of pump modules to be activated is also adjusted with the specification of interest taken into consideration. There can be provided an internal voltage generation circuit occupying a small area and readily capable of accommodating a change in specification.

Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit device includes a reference voltage generating circuit that can be tuned without a circuit replacement when a process condition is varied. The reference voltage generating circuit is constituted such that two different circuit configurations having different temperature properties are switched by a first switch. In each of the circuit configurations, a switch control circuit in which tuning can be performed by switching a second switch generates a control signal based on a test mode and supplies the signal to the first switch for tuning. Thereafter, a fuse in the switch control circuit is blown off to generate a control signal, and reference voltage Vref is output.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a constant voltage generation circuit generating a constant voltage commonly to reference voltages corresponding to a plurality of internal voltages. The plurality of reference voltages are generated from the common constant voltage. Thus, the semiconductor device for generating internal voltages is implemented, which allows reduction in layout area and decrease in test time for voltage adjustment.

Abstract: In a control voltage generating section for supplying a control voltage to a gate of a charge transfer gate for transferring charges received from a capacitor to an output node to generate an internal voltage, the amplitude of the control voltage is switched in accordance with a switch signal. An internal voltage generating circuit making it possible to improve design efficiency, reliability and yield and reduce power consumption is provided.

Abstract: When a tuning mode signal VTUNE is activated, control clock signal TCLK is output, and counter counts up tuning signals TSIG1 to TSIG4. Tuning circuits render conductive the terminals of respective transistors, and reference potential Vref lowers in accordance with the reduction in the resistance value. When reference potential Vref attains equal to the external reference potential Ext.Vref, differential amplifier circuit stops output of the control clock signal TCLK. In accordance with the plurality of the determined tuning signals TSIG1 to TSIG4, fuse elements inside the tuning circuits are programmed.

Abstract: A voltage generation circuit includes a digital type VDC. The digital VDC includes a differential amplify circuit amplifying a voltage deviation of a reference voltage signal from a detection voltage signal to output the amplified voltage to a control node, a signal conversion circuit providing either an H level or an L level according to the voltage level of the control node, and an output transistor connecting an external power supply line and an internal power supply voltage node according to an output voltage of the signal conversion circuit. The center of the range of the varying voltage level of the control node is set by shifting to the logic threshold value of the signal conversion circuit.

Abstract: A voltage generation circuit includes a digital type VDC. The digital VDC includes a differential amplify circuit amplifying a voltage deviation of a reference voltage signal from a detection voltage signal to output the amplified voltage to a control node, a signal conversion circuit providing either an H level or an L level according to the voltage level of the control node, and an output transistor connecting an external power supply line and an internal power supply voltage node according to an output voltage of the signal conversion circuit. The center of the range of the varying voltage level of the control node is set by shifting to the logic threshold value of the signal conversion circuit.

Abstract: In a control voltage generating section for supplying a control voltage to a gate of a charge transfer gate for transferring charges received from a capacitor to an output node to generate an internal voltage, the amplitude of the control voltage is switched in accordance with a switch signal. An internal voltage generating circuit making it possible to improve design efficiency, reliability and yield and reduce power consumption is provided.

Abstract: Oscillation outputs which are different between detector signals output in a first detector circuit and a second detector circuit are obtained from a first ring oscillator and a second ring oscillator respectively corresponding to the detector circuits, and a selector selects and outputs one of the oscillation outputs. Accordingly, it is sufficient to provide only one pump circuit.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a constant voltage generation circuit generating a constant voltage commonly to reference voltages corresponding to a plurality of internal voltages. The plurality of reference voltages are generated from the common constant voltage. Thus, the semiconductor device for generating internal voltages is implemented, which allows reduction in layout area and decrease in test time for voltage adjustment.

Abstract: With power-on detection circuits provided for a plurality of power supply voltages, a main power-on detection signal is maintained at the active state to reset an internal node while at least one of the power-on detection signals is active. In a multi-power semiconductor integrated circuit device, current consumption at the time of power-up is reduced.

Abstract: In a VDC circuit, a differential amplifier compares a first reference potential with an internal supply potential to generate a control signal according to a result of the comparison. A constant current source transistor receives at its gate a second reference potential supplied through a path different from that of the first reference potential to operate for controlling an operation current value of the differential amplifier. A drive transistor changes conductance between a node for outputting the internal supply potential and a supply potential according to the control signal.

Abstract: A plurality of pump modules are provided, the number of pump modules to be activated is changed depending on a mode of operation, and the number of pump modules to be activated is also adjusted with the specification of interest taken into consideration. There can be provided an internal voltage generation circuit occupying a small area and readily capable of accommodating a change in specification.

Abstract: A power supply circuit and an oscillation circuit or the like of noise generation sources are concentrated, and the periphery thereof is surrounded by a guard ring. Guard ring is provided to have bonding pads at least partially thereon. Guard ring is effectively provided utilizing the region below bonding pads, so that effective noise reduction is achieved while preventing increase in chip area.

Abstract: When a tuning mode signal VTUNE is activated, control clock signal TCLK is output, and counter counts up tuning signals TSIG1 to TSIG4. Tuning circuits render conductive the terminals of respective transistors, and reference potential Vref lowers in accordance with the reduction in the resistance value. When reference potential Vref attains equal to the external reference potential Ext.Vref, differential amplifier circuit stops output of the control clock signal TCLK. In accordance with the plurality of the determined tuning signals TSIG1 to TSIG4, fuse elements inside the tuning circuits are programmed.

Abstract: The voltage converting circuit 10 includes a standby VDC, an active VDC which operates when the semiconductor integrated circuit device is activated and has current drivability larger than that of standby VDC, and a drivability control circuit. Drivability control circuit generates a control signal in accordance with operational frequency of the semiconductor integrated circuit device. Current drivability of the active the VDC is controlled in accordance with the operational frequency by the control signal.