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Distributed write data drivers for burst access memories

  • US 7,088,625 B2
  • Filed: 09/22/2004
  • Issued: 08/08/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of storing data in a system, comprising:

  • providing a first address from a microprocessor to a burst access memory;

    providing a first data bit to the memory;

    asserting a write enable signal to a distributed plurality of data driver enable circuits within the memory and located in close proximity to write data drivers;

    storing the first data bit in a memory cell selected by the first address;

    advancing an address counter within the memory to provide a second address;

    providing a second data bit to the memory;

    asserting an equilibration signal within the memory while maintaining the write enable signal to the plurality of data driver enable circuits;

    disabling the data driver enable circuits in response to asserting the equilibration signal;

    deasserting the equilibration signal; and

    storing the second data bit in a memory cell selected by the second address in response to deasserting the equilibration signal.

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