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Method and system for reading data from a memory

US7304897B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 2, 2003
Grant dateDec 4, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2207/108
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and systems consistent with this invention comprise a control circuit for reading data from a memory comprising a plurality of data channels. Such control circuits comprise at least one multiplexer, wherein the at least one multiplexer is configured to route a data strobe signal to a first number of the plurality of data channels for reading the data from the memory when the at least one multiplexer is in a first selected state, and wherein the at least one multiplexer is configured to route the data strobe signal to a second number of the plurality of data channels, wherein the second number is greater than the first number, for reading the data from the memory when the at least one multiplexer is in a second selected state. Such methods and systems may also comprise a clock for generating a data strobe signal, and a flip-flop for latching the data from the memory into the control circuit with the data strobe signal, wherein the data strobe signal does not leave the control circuit.

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