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Selective reference voltage calibration in memory subsystem

US11501820B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2021
Grant dateNov 15, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C29/16
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for selective reference voltage calibration in a memory subsystem is disclosed. A memory subsystem includes a memory coupled to a memory controller. The memory controller may operate in one of a number of different performance states. The memory controller further includes a calibration circuit configured to perform reference voltage calibrations for the various ones of the performance states to determine corresponding reference voltages. For a performance state change from an initial performance state to a final performance state, via an intermediate performance state, the memory controller is configured to transition to the intermediate performance state without causing the calibration circuit to perform a reference voltage calibration in that state. Thereafter, the memory controller transitions to the final performance state.

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