Automatic partial array self-refresh
US9601180B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D10/00
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods of configuring dynamic memory associated with a processing system, are described. The dynamic memory is configured in a plurality of blocks, the method comprises: a) receiving information relating to a utilization status of the memory; b) processing the received information to determine at least one first block of the memory that is currently not in use for information storage; and c) configuring the at least one first block to be excluded from an information refresh process.
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