Memory macro and method of operating the same

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PATENT NO 9997219
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15798710

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A memory macro includes a first set of memory cells, a second set of memory cells, a third set of memory cells, a set of retention circuits and a set of conductive lines. The second set of memory cells arranged in a first row arranged in a second direction. The third set of memory cells arranged in a first column arranged in a first direction. The set of retention circuits is configured to supply a second voltage value of a second supply voltage to the first set of memory cells during a sleep operational mode. The set of retention circuits is responsive to a set of control signals, and arranged in a second column arranged in the first direction. The set of conductive lines extend in the second direction, and coupled to the set of retention circuits and the voltage supply node of the first set of memory cells.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD8 LI-HSIN RD 6 HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK HSINCHU 300-78

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aggarwal, Pankaj Zhudong Township, TW 29 463
Chang, Jonathan Tsung-Yung Hsinchu, TW 131 785
Chen, Yen-Huei Jhudong Township, TW 294 1754
Cheng, Chiting Taichung, TW 77 690
Lee, Cheng Hung Hsinchu, TW 175 913
Liao, Hung-Jen Hsinchu, TW 245 1267
Liaw, Jhon Jhy Zhudong Township, TW 583 5922
Su, Chien-Kuo Luzhu Township, TW 12 51

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