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Disabling outbound drivers for a last memory buffer on a memory channel

US8489944B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 3, 2012
Grant dateJul 16, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2032

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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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