A memory device includes a decoder that sets an operational control signal
and a column select line signal at a first logical level simultaneously.
In addition, a local sense amplifier has at least one switching device
that is turned on by the operational control signal that is at the first
logical level to couple at least one local I/O line to at least one
global I/O line. Furthermore, signal lines, that are disposed to be
parallel, transmit the operational control signal and the column select
line signal from the decoder.