Lower power high speed decoding based dynamic tracking for memories

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PATENT NO 9978442
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15258964

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A memory is disclosed. The memory includes a memory array having a plurality of memory cells. The memory also includes an address decoder configured to assert a wordline to enable the memory cells. Additionally, the memory includes a tracking circuit configured to vary a duration of asserting the wordline as a function of which one of the memory cells is accessed. A method is also disclosed. The method includes asserting a wordline to enable the memory cells and varying a duration of asserting the wordline as a function of which one of a plurality of memory cells is accessed.

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QUALCOMM INCORPORATED5775 MOREHOUSE DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92121

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Kwok, Tony Chung Yiu Irvine, US 8 47
Li, Rui San Diego, US 311 2030
Liang, Bin San Diego, US 102 156
Yoon, Sei Seung San Diego, US 88 1182

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