ECC bits used as additional register file storage
US8321761B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C2029/0411
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A memory module includes a plurality of register files. Each register file is associated with a set of error-correcting code (ECC) bits and ECC check/correct logic that can provide error-correcting functionality, if required. When error-correcting functionality is not required, ECC bits are grouped together to form additional register files, thereby providing additional storage space.
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