Disabling outbound drivers for a last memory buffer on a memory channel
US8286039B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Memory apparatus and methods utilizing multiple bit lanes may redirect one or more signals on the bit lanes. A memory agent may include a redrive circuit having a plurality of bit lanes, a memory device or interface, and a fail-over circuit coupled between the plurality of bit lanes and the memory device or interface.
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