Semiconductor memory device for decreasing the total number of data transfer lines

A memory device with global lines being used for other applications when the global lines are not in use is provided. The memory device includes: a plurality of banks; a global input/output line for transferring data input/output signals of the plurality of banks in a normal operation; and a bank se...

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Main Author Ko, Jae-Bum
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 12.05.2009
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Summary:A memory device with global lines being used for other applications when the global lines are not in use is provided. The memory device includes: a plurality of banks; a global input/output line for transferring data input/output signals of the plurality of banks in a normal operation; and a bank selection signal transferring unit for transferring a plurality of test bank selection signals to the plurality of banks in a test mode.