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Memory management device capable of managing memory address translation table using heterogeneous memories and method of managing memory address thereby

US11704018B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2020
Grant dateJul 18, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 21, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are a GPU and a method of managing a memory address thereby. TLBs are configured using an SRAM and an STT-MRAM so that a storage capacity is significantly improved compared to a case where a TLB is configured using an SRAM. Accordingly, the page hit rate of a TLB can be increased, thereby improving the throughput of a device. Furthermore, after a PTE is first written in the SRAM, a PTE having high frequency of use is selected and moved to the STT-MRAM. Accordingly, an increase in TLB update time which may occur due to the use of the STT-MRAM having a low write speed can be prevented. Furthermore, a read time and read energy consumption can be reduced.

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