A static random access memory (SRAM) includes a memory array, a sense
amplifier circuit, a replica circuit and a dummy cell. The replica
circuit has the same elements as memory cells, and includes plural
replica cells which output a signal whose level corresponds to the number
of stages provided to a common replica bit line. The dummy cell is
connected as a load with the common replica bit line. The source of a
drive transistor of the dummy cell is connected with a power source which
is at the High level. This suppresses a leak current flowing from a
replica bit line to the dummy cell.