Patent ID: 8619482
Filing Date: 2013-12-31
Classification: G11C

Abstract:
1. An integrated circuit having a positive power supply line, comprising: a data line; a plurality of memory cells coupled to the data line; a plurality of storage elements that provide control bits; a programmable-strength precharge circuit coupled between the positive power supply line and the data line, wherein the programmable-strength precharge circuit includes at least a first precharge transistor having a gate operable to receive a precharge signal, wherein the programmable-strength precharge circuit is controlled using the control bits in the plurality of storage elements; and a programmable-strength pull-up circuit coupled between the positive power supply line and the data line, wherein the programmable-strength precharge circuit is turned on for a first time period and wherein the programmable-strength pull-up circuit is turned on for a second time period that overlaps with only a portion of the first time period to charge the data line.