Logic circuit and semiconductor device

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PATENT NO 9722086
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13762430

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In a logic circuit where clock gating is performed, the standby power is reduced or malfunction is suppressed. The logic circuit includes a transistor which is in an off state where a potential difference exists between a source terminal and a drain terminal over a period during which a clock signal is not supplied. A channel formation region of the transistor is formed using an oxide semiconductor in which the hydrogen concentration is reduced. Specifically, the hydrogen concentration of the oxide semiconductor is 5×1019 (atoms/cm3) or lower. Thus, leakage current of the transistor can be reduced. As a result, in the logic circuit, reduction in standby power and suppression of malfunction can be achieved.

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SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO LTD398 HASE ATSUGI-SHI KANAGAWA-KEN 243-0036

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Kobayashi, Hidetomo Kanagawa, JP 111 1153
Shionoiri, Yutaka Kanagawa, JP 200 5561

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