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Memory controller, system and method for read signal timing calibration

US8504788B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2007
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C7/22
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory controller includes an interface to receive a data strobe signal and corresponding read data. The data strobe signal and the read data correspond to a read command issued by the memory controller, and the read data is received in accordance with the data strobe signal and an enable signal. A circuit in the memory controller is to dynamically adjust a timing offset between the enable signal and the data strobe signal, and control logic is to issue a supplemental read command if a time interval since a last read command issued by the memory controller exceeds a predetermined value.

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