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System for periodically reading all memory locations to detect errors

US4532628A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 28, 1983
Grant dateJul 30, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2029/0409
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory checking circuit for periodically reading the data from all locations therein. The circuit includes logic to correct and restore data from locations where an error has occurred. The circuit quickly identifies all memory locations present during search mode at a fast rate and reads all present locations at a slower rate during normal mode.

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