Application of Partially Defective Semiconductor Memory Devices in Memory Systems

Abstract

Semiconductor memory devices are currently available in a large variety of technologies and may be chosen according to the application requirements. These devices are used by an increasing number of customers for steadily expanding areas of applications. The present work is mainly concerned with applications of dynamic MOS memory devices in LSI technology which offer relatively low cost per bit combined with moderate speed. Typical applications are main memories for all types of data processing systems, terminals and peripheral devices, demonstrating at the same time the important economic significance of semiconductor memories.