Micron Technology, Inc.
SUB-THRESHOLD CURRENT REDUCTION CIRCUIT SWITCHES AND RELATED APPARATUSES AND METHODS

Abstract:

Sub-threshold current reduction circuit (SCRC) switches and related apparatuses and methods are disclosed. An apparatus includes a first set of SCRC switches and a second set of SCRC switches electrically connected between power supply lines and power reception lines. The first set of SCRC switches is configured to electrically connect the power supply lines to the power reception lines in the first operational mode and the second operational mode. The second set of SCRC switches is configured to electrically connect the power supply lines to the power reception lines in the first operational mode and electrically isolate the power supply lines from the power reception lines in the second operational mode. Activation of the first set of SCRC switches is staggered in time with activation of the second set of SCRC switches. The second set of SCRC switches is spaced among the first set of SCRC switches.