Non-volatile memory module
US8301833B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/7201
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Certain embodiments described herein include a memory system which can communicate with a host system such as a disk controller of a computer system. The memory system can include volatile and non-volatile memory and a controller which are configured such that the controller backs up the volatile memory using the non-volatile memory in the event of a trigger condition. In order to power the system in the event of a power failure or reduction, the memory system can include a secondary power source which is not a battery and may include, for example, a capacitor or capacitor array. The memory system can be configured such that the operation of the volatile memory is not adversely affected by the non-volatile memory or the controller when the volatile memory is interacting with the host system.
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