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Semiconductor device with power mode transitioning operation

US9286985B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2013
Grant dateMar 15, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/3287
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a nonvolatile memory, a volatile memory, and a controller. The controller is configured to transition a part of the volatile memory to a self-refresh mode when a request for stopping supplying of power to the nonvolatile memory is received.

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