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Independent asynchronous boot block for synchronous non-volatile memory devices

US6400611B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2001
Grant dateJun 4, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/08
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A non-volatile memory device having a main memory that operates synchronously with the system clock and an asynchronous boot block. The boot block can be activated to operate asynchronously upon initial power up or can be switched from synchronous to asynchronous mode upon receipt of a command signal by control logic circuitry within the device.

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