Input-output module, processing platform and method for extending a memory interface for input-output operations
US7886103B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C5/04
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of an I/O module, processing platform, and method for extending a memory interface are generally described herein. In some embodiments, the I/O module may be configured to operate in a memory module socket, such as a DIMM socket, to provide increased I/O functionality in a host system. Some system management bus address lines and some unused system clock signal lines may be reconfigured as serial data lines for serial data communications between the I/O module and a PCIe switch of the host system.
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