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Control device and control method for memory

US7516282B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 2006
Grant dateApr 7, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02D10/00
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control device for a memory is provided. The control device includes a micro-control unit (MCU), a command queue, a command sequencer, and a table. The control device is coupled to the memory and is used for controlling the memory to execute an operation. In which, the MCU outputs a control signal according to the operation. The command sequencer sequentially stores command sets required by the execution of the operation according to the control signal, and each command set includes plural commands. The command queue sequentially stores command set contents according to the order of the corresponding command sets. The table stores a target address of the memory required by the execution of the operation.

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