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Method and apparatus for optimizing driver load in a memory package

US8787060B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2011
Grant dateJul 22, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C7/12
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus is provided that includes a plurality of array dies and at least two die interconnects. The first die interconnect is in electrical communication with a data port of a first array die and a data port of a second array die and not in electrical communication with data ports of a third array die. The second die interconnect is in electrical communication with a data port of the third array die and not in electrical communication with data ports of the first array die and the second array die. The apparatus includes a control die that includes a first data conduit configured to transmit a data signal to the first die interconnect and not to the second die interconnect, and at least a second data conduit configured to transmit the data signal to the second die interconnect and not to the first die interconnect.

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