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Address re-mapping for memory module using presence detect data

US6209074A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1998
Grant dateMar 27, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/0646
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory module comprising: a plurality of memory devices associated with the module; each of said memory devices being configured in M banks; and a logic circuit for configuring the memory module to operate in a programmable addressing mode; said logic circuit receiving a number of address inputs and a number of bank address signals from a memory controller with said address inputs and bank address input signals corresponding to N bank memory devices; said logic circuit re-mapping at least one of said address inputs as an additional bank address signal to the memory device.

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