Semiconductor memory device with reduced power consumption and stable operation in data holding state

A semiconductor memory device having a normal operation mode and a self-refresh mode, comprising:

• a plurality of word lines;
• a plurality of bit line pairs orthogonal to said plurality of word lines;
• a plurality of memory cells arranged corresponding to crossings of said plurality of word lines and said plurality of bit line pairs;
• bit line precharge means for supplying a bit line equivalent voltage to each of said plurality of bit line pairs;
• bit line equivalent voltage generation means for generating said bit line equivalent voltage, said bit line equivalent voltage generation means including resistive dividing means for dividing an internal power supply voltage by resistance to generate said bit line equivalent voltage in said self-refresh mode;
• and
• mode switching means for switching between said normal operation mode and said self-refresh mode according to an external control signal.