Critical charge calculations for a bipolar SRAM array
Journal Article
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· IBM Journal of Research and Development
The critical charge, Q{sub crit}, of a memory array storage cell is defined as the largest charge that can be injected without changing the cell`s logic state. The Q{sub crit} of a Schottky-coupled complementary bipolar SRAM array is evaluated in detail. An operational definition of critical charge is made, and the critical charge for the cell is determined by circuit simulation. The dependence of critical charge on upset-pulse wave shape, statistical variations of power supply voltage, temperature gradients, manufacturing process tolerances, and design-related influences due to word- and drain-line resistance was also calculated. A 2{times} range in Q{sub crit} is obtained for the SRAM memory array cell from simulations of normal ({+-}3{sigma}) variations in manufacturing process tolerances, the shape of the upset current pulse, and local cell temperatures. Using SEMM, a 60{times} variation of the soft-error rate (SER) is obtained for this range in Q{sub crit}. The calculated SER is compared to experimental values for the chip obtained by accelerated testing. It is concluded that a range in values of the critical charge of a cell due to normal manufacturing and operating tolerances must be considered when calculating soft-error rates for a chip.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- OSTI ID:
- 248106
- Journal Information:
- IBM Journal of Research and Development, Journal Name: IBM Journal of Research and Development Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 40; ISSN 0018-8646; ISSN IBMJAE
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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