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Write-with-Feedback Circuit

The Write-with-Feedback Circuit is an analog amplifier IP designed for use in read and write operations of analog memory systems. During these operations, a source follower typically connected to the back end of the storage capacitor introduces a threshold voltage (Vth) drop, resulting in a mismatch between the written and read voltage levels. This mismatch can cause distortion in the read-out value, degrading memory accuracy. To address this issue, the amplifier enables a write-with-feedback loop that virtually shorts the write input and the memory’s output node. By enforcing this virtual short condition, the amplifier compensates for the Vth drop during the write operation, ensuring that the intended voltage is properly stored in the analog memory and accurately retrieved during the read phase. The amplifier is implemented using a 5-transistor operational amplifier (5-tr opamp) topology, in Samsung’s 28 nm LPP CMOS process using analog low-Vth (anglvt) devices.

Feature
· • Fabricated in Samsung 28 nm LPP CMOS process
· • Implemented with analog low-Vth (anglvt) devices
· • Single-stage, 5-transistor voltage-mode amplifier optimized for feedback loops
· • IP area: 7.09 µm2
· • Input common-mode range: 250 mV to 750 mV
· • Single-ended output swing: 200 mV to 800 mV, linear across the full input range
· • Supply voltage: 0.9 V to 1.1 V
· • Operating temperature: -20 °C to +85 °C
· • No internal bias generation—external VBIAS must be provided to establish a 1 µA tail current
· • Layout uses metals up to M4, preserving upper layers for top-level routing
Application
· • Capacitor-based analog value storage with voltage feedback loop
· • Feedback amplifierr for charge-h
Business Area
Low-Power Memory system
Category

Memory & Logic Library > Embedded Memories


Tech Specs
  • IP Name :

    Write-with-Feedback Circuit

  • Provider :

    SeongHwan Cho

  • Foundry :

    SAMSUNG

  • Technology :

    28nm

Deliverables
· Schematic netlist & testbench
Validation Status
· Simulation-proven
Availability
Samsung 28nm Only
Benefits
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