摘要:
Embodiments of the invention are generally directed to systems, methods, and apparatuses for a common memory device for variable device width and scalable pre-fetch and page size. In some embodiments, a common memory device (such as a DRAM) can operate in any of a number of modes including, for example, a x4 mode, a x8 mode, and a x16 mode. The page size provided by the DRAM may vary depending on the mode of the DRAM. In some embodiments, the amount of data pre-fetched by the DRAM also varies depending on the mode of the DRAM.
摘要:
Example embodiments relate to write flow control for memory modules that include or interface with non-compliant memory technologies. A memory module may include an interface to a memory bus and a memory controller that comply with a data transfer standard. The memory module may include a write buffer to receive write commands from the interface to the memory bus. The write buffer may cause the write commands to be transmitted to the non-compliant memory technology using a communication protocol that does not comply with the data transfer standard. The memory module may include a flow control credit counter to monitor the capacity of the write buffer, and to provide a credit count to the memory controller that indicates the number of write commands that the write buffer can accept.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for organizing memory for a computer system including a plurality of memory devices (2, 39), connected to a logic device (1), particularly a memory system having a plurality of stacked memory dice connected to a logic die, with the logic device (1) having capability to analyze and compensate for differing delays to the stacked devices (2,3,4,5) stacking multiple dice divided into partitions serviced by multiple buses (21,22) connected to a logic die (1), to increase throughput between the devices (2,3) and logic (1) device allowing large scale integration of memory with self-healing capability.
摘要:
Described are dynamic, random-access memories (DRAM) architectures and methods for subdividing memory activation into fractions of a page. Circuitry in support of sub-page activation is placed in the intersections of local wordline drivers and sense-amplifier stripes to allow independent control of adjacent arrays of memory cells without significant area overhead.
摘要:
A memory system supports high-performance and low-power modes. The memory system includes a memory core and a core interface. The memory core employs core supply voltages that remain the same in both modes. Supply voltages and signaling rates for the core interface may be scaled down to save power. Level shifters between the memory core and core interface level shift signals as needed to accommodate the signaling voltages used by the core interface in the different modes.
摘要:
An apparatus and a method for producing a boosted voltage using a plurality of charge pumps circuits, charge pump control signals and an active capacitive element of an active charge pump, wherein the capacitive element of the activated charge pump is charged in response to the input voltage to the charge pump and the charge pump signal.
摘要:
A dynamic random access memory has logically identical circuits for providing the same logical control signals. Each set of control signals can have different electrical parameters. One circuit can be optimized for high speed performance, while another circuit can be optimized for low power consumption. The logically identical circuits can include wordline address predecoder circuits, where a high speed predecoder circuit is enabled during a normal operating mode and a slower low power predecoder circuit is enabled for self-refresh operations. During self-refresh operations, the high speed circuit can be decoupled from the power supply to minimize its current leakage.