Dynamic random access memory system with bank conflict avoidance feature
US6944731B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A memory system having multiple memory banks is configured to prevent bank conflict between access requests. The memory system includes a memory controller and a plurality of memory banks operatively coupled to the memory controller, with each of the memory banks configured for storing a plurality of data items. More particularly, a given data item is stored as multiple copies of the data item with the multiple copies being stored in respective ones of a designated minimum number of the memory banks. The memory controller is adapted to process requests for access to the data items stored in the memory banks in accordance with a specified bank access sequence.
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