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Memory system

US7257725B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2002
Grant dateAug 14, 2007
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F13/4086
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A clock is located at a position close to a plurality of memory modules connected to a memory controller and located away from the controller, and wiring is carried out so that read access is preferential for transmission of read data. With respect to write data, a delay amount corresponding to a round-trip propagation delay time to each of the modules is measured and writing of the write data is carried out while maintaining a known time relationship between the clock and data. To measure round-trip reflection, lines are wired between the modules and a location detection circuit in a 1:1 relationship, and the circuit measures a time taken from a signal output time of a driver having the same impedance as that of the wired lines to a reflected-wave reception time of a hysteresis receiver.

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