摘要:
A memory system includes a memory controller, a memory bus connected to the memory controller, and a plurality of memory modules connected along the memory bus, where each of the memory modules includes a plurality of memory devices. The system also includes a dummy stub or a dummy module connected to the memory bus between the memory controller and the memory module closest to the memory controller among the plurality of memory modules. The dummy stub or dummy module improves a signal integrity of at least the memory module closest to the memory controller.
摘要:
A ball grid array (BGA) package test module includes BGA packages, a module board, and test architecture for use in testing the BGA packages while they are mounted to the module board. The test architecture of the BGA package test module includes package test signal lines connected to solder balls of the BGA packages as extending along a bottom surface of the BGA packages, board test signal lines extending along the module board, and electrical junctions that interconnect the package and board test signal lines. Signals from the BGA packages can be picked up by the probe of a testing apparatus via the board test signal lines. The present invention is advantageous in that it minimizes the effect of stubbing by the test signal lines when the memory module is operating.
摘要:
Pairs of registers with reduced pins are disposed to overlap on front and back surfaces of a memory module. An input signal INS is transferred through the registers in series in a daisy chain fashion to avoid divergence of the input signal INS for preserved signal integrity. Each register buffers the input signal INS to memory banks disposed closely to sides of the register for reduced wiring area.
摘要:
Pairs of registers with reduced pins are disposed to overlap on front and back surfaces of a memory module. An input signal INS is transferred through the registers in series in a daisy chain fashion to avoid divergence of the input signal INS for preserved signal integrity. Each register buffers the input signal INS to memory banks disposed closely to sides of the register for reduced wiring area.
摘要:
The present invention discloses a memory module and a method of arranging a signal line of the same. The method of arranging a signal line of a memory module comprises: classifying a plurality of memories into a first group including an odd number of memories and a second group including an even number of memories; arranging first branch points corresponding to the plurality of memories and respectively connecting the first branch points to the plurality of memories through first signal lines; arranging a second branch point located at a middle of the second group for respectively connecting between the first branch points adjacent to each other of the second group and between the first branch points adjacent to the second branch points and the second branch point through second signal lines; arranging a third branch point located at a middle of the second group, receiving an external signal, and connecting the third branch point and the second branch point of the second group through a third signal line; and connecting between the second branch point of the second group and the first branch point of the first group through a fourth signal line.
摘要:
A memory module includes a first set of at least one first type of memory device and a second set of at least one second type of memory device having a higher capacity than the first type. In addition, an additional capacity portion of the first and second sets stores information for an additional function of the memory module, and a remaining capacity portion of the first and second sets forms a rank of the memory module. The memory module avoids an asymmetric topology of signal lines and yet provides additional memory capacity.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention include a stacked board-on-chip (BOC) package having a mirroring structure and a dual inline memory module (DIMM) on which the stacked BOC package is mounted. A bottom surface of a first semiconductor chip faces a bottom surface of a second semiconductor chip. An interposer electrically connects first and second packages, respectively comprising the first and second semiconductor chips, to each other. The DIMM is obtained by electrically connecting BOC packages to each other on upper and lower substrates of a printed circuit board. Since a height of the stacked BOC packages is greater than a height of a conventional stacked BOC package, the DIMM has a minimum stub length and an optimal topology. Hence, the DIMM can have a signal with excellent fidelity by reducing a load upon a signal line, and installation or wiring of components within the DIMM 300 requires less effort.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention include a stacked board-on-chip (BOC) package having a mirroring structure and a dual inline memory module (DIMM) on which the stacked BOC package is mounted. A bottom surface of a first semiconductor chip faces a bottom surface of a second semiconductor chip. An interposer electrically connects first and second packages, respectively comprising the first and second semiconductor chips, to each other. The DIMM is obtained by electrically connecting BOC packages to each other on upper and lower substrates of a printed circuit board. Since a height of the stacked BOC packages is greater than a height of a conventional stacked BOC package, the DIMM has a minimum stub length and an optimal topology. Hence, the DIMM can have a signal with excellent fidelity by reducing a load upon a signal line, and installation or wiring of components within the DIMM 300 requires less effort.
摘要:
The present invention discloses a memory module and a method of arranging a signal line of the same. The method of arranging a signal line of a memory module comprises: classifying a plurality of memories into a first group including an odd number of memories and a second group including an even number of memories; arranging first branch points corresponding to the plurality of memories and respectively connecting the first branch points to the plurality of memories through first signal lines; arranging a second branch point located at a middle of the second group for respectively connecting between the first branch points adjacent to each other of the second group and between the first branch points adjacent to the second branch points and the second branch point through second signal lines; arranging a third branch point located at a middle of the second group, receiving an external signal, and connecting the third branch point and the second branch point of the second group through a third signal line; and connecting between the second branch point of the second group and the first branch point of the first group through a fourth signal line.
摘要:
Multi-chip package includes first through Nth semiconductor chips, each of which includes an input/output pad, an input/output driver coupled to the input/output pad, and an internal circuit. Each of the first through Nth semiconductor chips includes an internal pad for coupling the internal input/output driver and the internal circuit. The internal pads of the first through Nth semiconductor chips are coupled to each other such as via a common pad installed at a substrate. The input/output pad of the first semiconductor chip directly receives an input/output signal transmitted via a corresponding pin of the multi-chip package. The second through Nth semiconductor chips indirectly receive the input/output signal via the internal pads coupled to each other. The multi-chip package can improve signal compatibility by maintaining a parasitic load of a pin to at least the level of a single chip, when a signal is transmitted to the pin at high speed. Also, when a signal that is not necessarily transmitted at high speed is applied to a pin, semiconductor chips can be packaged according to the preexisting methods.