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Method for determining valid bytes for multiple-byte burst memories

US6904505B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 12, 2000
Grant dateJun 7, 2005
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/28
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory controller for a multi-byte burst memory device may control access to memory based on parameters set up by a client. These parameters may include a byte address and a byte count that indicates the number of bytes the client is requesting from memory. These values, and an integer representing the number of bytes in a burst-accessed word, may be operated on to produce a word that may be used to identify valid bytes in the burst-accessed word.

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