Memories and methods for sharing a signal node for the receipt and provision of non-data signals
US8526247B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C7/1084
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Memories and methods for providing and receiving non-data signals at a signal node are disclosed. One such memory includes first and second signal nodes, and first and second signal buffer. The first signal buffer is configured to be operative responsive to a first data strobe signal and further configured to be operative responsive to a non-data signal. The second signal buffer is configured to be operative responsive to a second data strobe signal. An example first data strobe signal is a read data strobe signal provided by the memory. In another example, the first data strobe signal is a write data strobe signal received by the memory. Examples of non-data signals include a data mask signal, data valid signal, error correction signal, as well as other signals.
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