Methods and apparatuses for refreshing memory
US9159397B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C7/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for memory refreshing memory cells is described. An example method includes receiving a self refresh command at a memory. The method further includes refreshing the memory at a first refresh rate after receiving the self refresh command. The method further includes refreshing the memory at a second refresh rate in response to a determination that each memory cell of the memory has been refreshed at the first refresh rate. The first refresh rate is greater than a second refresh rate.
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