Synopsys, Inc.
One-time programmable (OTP) anti-fuse memory cell

Abstract:

A memory storage device is disclosed herein which having volatile memory cells and non-volatile memory cells. The memory storage device can be implemented within a portable electronic device. These portable electronic devices often load data from non-volatile memory cells into volatile memory cells, for example, upon powering up. Conventionally, portable electronic devices often include separate non-volatile memory storage devices and volatile memory storage devices which requires a significant amount of time to transfer data stored in non-volatile memory storage devices to the volatile memory storage devices. However, the memory storage device integrates the volatile memory cells and the non-volatile memory cells into a single integrated memory device. This direct writing of the data stored in the non-volatile memory cells into the volatile memory cells as disclosed herein significantly reduces time required to load data from the non-volatile memory cells to the volatile memory cells which can significantly speed up powering up of portable electronic devices.