Memory with improved read stability

A method of storing and accessing data in a static random access memory, said memory comprising a plurality of storage cells comprising an asymmetric feedback loop, said feedback loop comprising a first access node for holding a data value when said feedback loop stores said data value and a second access node for holding a complementary version of said data value when said feedback loop stores said data value, an access device for providing a data connection between said first access node and a data line and a reset device for providing a data connection between said second access node and a reset line, said method comprising the steps of:

• in response to a write request to write a predetermined value to said storage cell or a read request to read a stored value from said storage cell:
• generating a data access control signal to control said access device to provide said data connection between said first access node and said data line, and in response to a read request to read a stored value from said storage cell;
• and
• in response to a write request to write said complementary predetermined value to said storage cell:
• generating a reset control signal to control said reset device to provide said connection between said reset line and said second access node.

A static random access storage memory, comprising:

• at least one data transferring means for transferring data to and from said memory and at least one reset signal transferring means;
• a plurality of storage means each being arranged for connection to said at least one data transferring means and said at least one reset signal transferring means, each storage means comprising:
• an asymmetric feedback loop, said feedback loop comprising a first access node means for holding a data value when said feedback loop stores said data value and a second access node means for holding a complementary version of said data value when said feedback loop stores said data value;
• an access means for selectively providing a connection between said data transferring means and said first access node means;
• a reset means for selectively providing a connection between said reset signal transferring means and said second access node means;
• said memory further comprising:
• data access control means for generating control signals in response to data access requests for independently controlling said access means and said reset means to provide said connections;
• wherein:
• said data control means is configured to:
• generate a data access control signal to trigger said access means to provide said connection between said first access node means and said data transferring means in response to a write request to write a predetermined value to said storage means, and in response to a read request to read a stored value from said storage means;
• and
• generate a reset control signal to trigger said reset means to provide said connection between said reset signal transferring means and said second access node means in response to a write request to write said complementary predetermined value to said storage means.