17823432. Erroneous Select Die Access (SDA) Detection simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)
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Erroneous Select Die Access (SDA) Detection
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Creston M. Dupree of Boise ID (US)
Kang-Yong Kim of Boise ID (US)
Erroneous Select Die Access (SDA) Detection - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17823432 titled 'Erroneous Select Die Access (SDA) Detection
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes apparatuses and methods for detecting erroneous select die access (SDA) in a memory system.
- Memory system includes a memory controller and memory device implementing SDA protocol for selective memory die access.
- Memory device includes logic to detect conflicting signaling with SDA protocol.
- If conflicting signaling is detected, the logic provides indication of the conflicted signaling to prevent erroneous masking of memory dice.
- Reduces likelihood of memory device exhibiting unexpected or dangerous behavior.
Potential Applications
- Memory systems in electronic devices
- Data storage systems
- Computer systems
Problems Solved
- Prevents erroneous masking of memory dice
- Reduces likelihood of unexpected or dangerous behavior in memory devices
Benefits
- Improved reliability of memory systems
- Enhanced performance of memory devices
- Increased safety in electronic devices
Original Abstract Submitted
Described apparatuses and methods relate to erroneous select die access (SDA) detection for a memory system. A memory system may include a memory controller and a memory device that are capable of implementing an SDA protocol that enables selective memory die access to multiple memory devices that couple to a command bus. A memory device can include logic that determines if signaling that conflicts with the SDA protocol is detected. If it is determined that conflicting signaling is detected, the logic may provide an indication of the conflicted signaling. In doing so, the erroneous SDA detection described herein may reduce the likelihood of a memory device erroneously masking memory dice, thereby limiting the memory device from exhibiting unexpected, and in some cases, dangerous behavior.
