A 4.4pJ/access 80MHz, 2K word x 64b memory with write masking feature and variability resilient multi-sized sense amplifier redundancy for wireless sensor nodes applications

Vibhu Sharma, Stefan Cosemans, Maryam Ashouei, Jos Huisken, Francky Catthoor, Wim Dehaene

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Abstract

A Variability resilient 128kbit 6T SRAM with energy consumption of 4.4pJ/access, operating at 80MHz for wireless sensor applications is developed in 90nm LP CMOS. The techniques developed include novelty in the local architecture with local read/write assist circuitry. VDD/2 pre-charged short local bit-lines with local sense amplifier enables charge re-cycling and gated read buffers eliminates bit-line leakage The multisized sense amplifier redundancy used for global sense amplifiers ensures variability resilient low energy consumption read operation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationESSCIRC 2010 - 36th European Solid State Circuits Conference
Pages358-361
Number of pages4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Dec 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event36th European Solid State Circuits Conference (ESSCIRC 2010) - Sevilla, Spain
Duration: 14 Sept 201016 Sept 2010
Conference number: 36

Conference

Conference36th European Solid State Circuits Conference (ESSCIRC 2010)
Abbreviated titleESSIRC 2010
Country/TerritorySpain
CitySevilla
Period14/09/1016/09/10

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