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System and method for write data bus control in a stacked memory device

US10163469B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2016
Grant dateDec 25, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2207/2272
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods for transmitting data between a plurality of chips are described. An example apparatus includes: a first chip, wherein the first chip includes a receiver that receives a data strobe signal and further generates an internal strobe signal responsive, at least in part, to the data strobe signal, the internal strobe signal including a first edge and a second edge following the first edge; a buffer circuit coupled to a set of input terminals and captures first data at the set of input terminals responsive, at least in part, to the first edge of the internal strobe signal and further captures second data at the set of input terminals responsive, at least in part, to the second edge of the internal strobe signal; a driver coupled between the buffer circuit and a set of data terminals and configured to be activated to provide the first and second data from the buffer circuit to the set of data terminals responsive, at least in part, to a control signal; and a width expanding circuit that provides the control signal responsive, at least in part, to the internal strobe signal.

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