Systems and methods for distinguishing between memory types
US6012122A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C7/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A plurality of memory types are distinguished from one another in memory systems containing a plurality of memory types by applying an input signal to the memory system containing the plurality of memory types and detecting differing outputs from the plurality of memory types during a predetermined time period after the input signal is applied. Extended data output (EDO), dynamic random access memories (DRAM) are thereby distinguished from fast page mode (F/P) DRAM. Similarly, nonvolatile memory such as DRAM interface flash memory (DIFM) are distinguished from conventional DRAMs.
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