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Memory refresh method and devices

US9570144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2016
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 29, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2211/4061
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure describes DRAM architectures and refresh controllers that allow for scheduling of an opportunistic refresh of a DRAM device concurrently with normal row activate command directed toward the DRAM device. Each activate command affords an “opportunity” to refresh another independent row (i.e., a wordline) within a memory device with no scheduling conflict.

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