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System and method for driving a memory circuit utilizing a pull-up resistance when strobing the memory circuit and driving the memory circuit devoid of the pull-up resistance when reading or writing data

US8254190B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2009
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 25, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C7/1051
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method, and computer program product are provided for driving a memory circuit. In one embodiment, the memory circuit is driven utilizing a first resistance value in a first mode of operation. Further, in a second mode of operation, the memory circuit is driven utilizing a second resistance value. In another embodiment, a device is provided for driving a memory circuit without active termination utilizing a resistor.

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