Semiconductor integrated circuit, ink cartridge having the semiconductor integrated circuit, and inkjet recording device having the ink cartridge attached

A semiconductor integrated circuit comprising:

• a memory array including a plurality of memory cells arranged in n rows and m columns;
• a write node for receiving a write signal, said semiconductor integrated circuit actuating a write operation on said memory array in response to said write signal being at a first logic level and ceasing said write operation in response to said write signal being at a second logic level;
• a program voltage transfer circuit having a program voltage output node and effective for selectively applying a programming voltage to said program voltage output node during the application of said write operation, said programming voltage being sufficient for altering the data content stored in said memory cells;
• an address decoder having an address input and effective for selecting a target memory cell within said memory array in accordance with said address input, said address decoder being further effective for routing said program voltage output node to said target memory cell;
• an address selection circuit for supplying a new target address to said address input in response to a logic transition of said write signal;
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• a transition suppressing circuit for suppressing the application of said new target address to said address input for a predetermined time period following said logic transition of said write signal.