Embedded memory with setup-hold time controlled internally or externally and associated integrated circuit

摘要

An embedded memory includes a memory interface circuit, a cell array, and a peripheral circuit. The memory interface circuit receives at least a clock signal, a non-clock signal, and a setup-hold time control setting, and includes a programmable path delay circuit that is used to set a path delay of at least one of a clock path and a non-clock path according to the setup-hold time control setting. The clock path is used to deliver the clock signal, and the non-clock path is used to deliver the non-clock signal. The peripheral circuit is used to access the cell array according to at least the clock signal provided from the clock path and the non-clock signal.