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Interface circuit system and method for performing power saving operations during a command-related latency

US7581127B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2006
Grant dateAug 25, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2207/2272
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory circuit power management system and method are provided. In use, an interface circuit is in communication with a plurality of memory circuits and a system. The interface circuit is operable to interface the memory circuits and the system for performing a power management operation in association with at least a portion of the memory circuits. Such power management operation is performed during a latency associated with one or more commands directed to at least a portion of the memory circuits.

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