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Storage device and method for performing a self-refresh operation

US8908443B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2014
Grant dateDec 9, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/3431
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A storage device and method for performing a self-refresh operation are disclosed. In one embodiment, a storage device determines that the self-refresh operation needs to be performed. In response to that determination, the storage device performs the self-refresh operation by reading data from the memory and writing the data back to the memory without transferring the data outside of the storage device.

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