US Patent 7782656 SRAM with improved read/write stability

A static random access memory (SRAM) cell is disclosed which comprises a cross-couple inverter latch coupled between a positive supply voltage and ground, and having at least a first storage node, and a first and second switching device serially connected between the first storage node and a predetermined voltage source, wherein the first switching device is controlled by a word select signal, and the second switching device is controlled by a first bit select signal, wherein either the word select signal or the first bit select signal is only activated during a write operation.