Memory device supporting a dynamically configurable core organization
US6889304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Described is a memory system in which the memory core organization changes with device width. The number of physical memory banks accessed reduces with device width, resulting in reduced power usage for relatively narrow memory configurations. Increasing the number of logic memory banks for narrow memory widths reduces the likelihood of bank conflicts, and consequently improves speed performance.
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