High voltage generators include a charge pump and a ripple reduction
circuit that includes an integrated discharge path. The ripple reduction
circuit limits the voltage level from a charge pump when the charge pump
is in a first operating mode and provides a discharge path that from the
output terminal of the ripple reduction circuit to the output of the
charge pump when the charge pump is in a second operating mode.
Semiconductor memories incorporating such high voltage generators are
also provided. Coupling circuits having an integrated discharge path are
also provided.