Single ended output sense amplifier circuit with reduced power consumption and noise

• Main Author: Sahoo, Naren K
• Format: Patent
• Language: English
• Published: 23.11.2004

This invention relates to sense amplifier circuits used in memory circuits, and more particularly, this invention relates to a sense amplifier circuits having a global data-bus line and reduced power consumption and noise. A sense amplifier circuit for a memory cell includes a sense amplifier that is operable to be coupled to a memory cell via data lines, and including read bus complement and read bus true lines operative with a data output through which a data output signal is passed. An equalization circuit and enable circuit are operable with the sense amplifier. A control circuit is operable for disconnecting the data output from preferably the one of the read bus complement line and minimize unwanted transitions on the data output signal.