A semiconductor memory device including a memory cell array which has a
plurality of memory cells arranged in a matrix form, a plurality of bit
line pairs which transfer data among the memory cells, a sense amplifier
bank which includes a plurality of sense amplifiers, the plurality of
sense amplifiers including a plurality of sense amplifier circuits, and
the plurality of sense amplifier circuits being connected respectively to
the plurality of bit line pairs to amplify data transferred to the bit
line pairs, a plurality of word lines connected to the memory cells, a
plurality of wirings disposed respectively corresponding to the plurality
of word lines and above the plurality of word lines, and a plurality of
stitch portions which connect the plurality of word lines to the
plurality of wirings every predetermined intervals. Two active areas in
which the sense amplifier circuit is formed respectively in both sides of
a stitch area corresponding to each of the stitch portions in the sense
amplifier bank are connected to each other, and a dummy transistor is
disposed on the connected active areas.