Adaptable sense circuitry and method for read-only memory

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9899069
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15223213

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Apparatus and methods for operating a read-only memory (ROM) are disclosed. The method for operating the ROM includes sensing a dummy bit line with a dummy sense amplifier coupled to the dummy bit line to generate a keeper adjust signal. Based on the keeper adjust signal, a keeper strength of a keeper circuit coupled to a sense amplifier circuit is adjusted. The sense amplifier circuit is capable of sensing data stored in the ROM.

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NXP USA INC6501 WILLIAM CANNON DRIVE WEST AUSTIN TX 78735

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Yang, Jianan Austin, US 15 131

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