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DRAM sub-array level autonomic refresh memory controller optimization

US9524771B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 2014
Grant dateDec 20, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C11/40611
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of refreshing a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) includes detecting an open page of the DRAM at a row of a DRAM bank within an open sub-array of the DRAM bank. The method also includes delaying issuance of a refresh command to a target refresh row of the DRAM bank when the target refresh row of the DRAM bank is within the open sub-array of the DRAM bank.

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