6T SRAM: A Technical Overview

Memory plays a vital role in growth and development of any device or circuitry. Out of the prominent types of memory cells, MOS memory enables and facilitates various functions in any electronic circuit or device and hence is of key importance. SRAM - Static Random Access Memory, is one such unit with utmost importance in the semiconductor industry. Various types of SRAMs available have numerous advantages and disadvantages in terms of parameters like Speed, Area, Power, Design complexity and Manufacturing cost. This paper throws light and analyses SRAM with different cell designs and elaborates on SRAM with 6 transistors, its working, performance analysis, layout and simulation in an Electronic Device Automation (EDA) tool.