Memory module and method for mirroring data by rank
US7694093B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F11/20
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A memory module including first and second ranks is provided. Each rank includes a separate plurality of individually accessible memory locations. Also included in the memory module is a control circuit coupled with the first rank and the second rank. The control circuit is configured to receive a write command for writing data to the first rank, and to process the write command to write the data to both the first rank and the second rank. Another embodiment of the invention features the control circuit alone.
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