Shared error detection and correction memory
US10395748B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C2029/4402
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods of sharing error correction memory on an interface chip are described. An example apparatus includes: at least one memory chip having a plurality of first memory cells and an interface chip coupled to the at least one memory chip and having a control circuit and a storage area. The control circuit detects one or more defective memory cells of the first memory cells of the at least one memory chip. The control circuit further stores first defective address information of the one or more defective memory cells of the first memory cells into the storage area. The interface chip responds to the first defective address information and an access request to access the storage area in place of the at least one memory chip when the access request has been provided with respect to the one or more defective memory cells of the first memory cells.
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