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System and method for power management in memory systems

US7590796B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2006
Grant dateSep 15, 2009
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2027

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  • 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 physical memory circuits and a system. The interface circuit is operable to interface the physical memory circuits and the system for simulating at least one virtual memory circuit with a first power behavior that is different from a second power behavior of the physical memory circuits.

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