Micron technology, inc. (20240126434). SPEED BINS TO SUPPORT MEMORY COMPATIBILITY simplified abstract
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SPEED BINS TO SUPPORT MEMORY COMPATIBILITY
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Eric V. Pohlmann of Boise ID (US)
Neal J. Koyle of Nampa ID (US)
SPEED BINS TO SUPPORT MEMORY COMPATIBILITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240126434 titled 'SPEED BINS TO SUPPORT MEMORY COMPATIBILITY
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes methods, systems, and devices for speed bins to support memory compatibility. A host device can read a register value containing serial presence detect data of a memory module, which indicates timing constraints for operating the memory module at a specific clock rate (speed bin). The host device can then select a compatible speed bin for communication with the memory module based on the timing constraints and clock rate at the host device.
- Explanation of the patent/innovation:
- Host device reads serial presence detect data of memory module to determine timing constraints.
- Host device selects a compatible speed bin based on timing constraints and clock rate.
- Host device supports operations according to a set of timing constraints.
- Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in computer systems, servers, and other electronic devices that require memory modules to operate at specific clock rates for optimal performance.
- Problems Solved
This technology solves the problem of ensuring memory compatibility by selecting appropriate speed bins based on timing constraints, thus preventing performance issues or system failures due to mismatched clock rates.
- Benefits
- Improved memory module compatibility - Optimal performance of electronic devices - Prevention of system failures due to mismatched clock rates
- Potential Commercial Applications
"Memory Compatibility Speed Bins Technology in Electronic Devices"
- Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to memory module compatibility solutions or methods for selecting clock rates based on timing constraints in electronic devices.
- Unanswered Questions
- How does this technology impact power consumption in electronic devices?
This article does not address the potential impact of this technology on power consumption in electronic devices. Further research may be needed to understand the energy efficiency implications.
- What are the potential security implications of implementing this technology in computer systems?
The article does not discuss the security aspects of implementing this technology in computer systems. It would be important to investigate any vulnerabilities or risks associated with memory compatibility speed bins.
Original Abstract Submitted
methods, systems, and devices for speed bins to support memory compatibility are described. a host device may read a value of a register including serial presence detect data of a memory module. the serial presence detect data may be indicative of a timing constraint for operating the memory module at a first clock rate, where the timing constraint and the first clock rate may be associated with a first speed bin. the host device may select, for communication with the memory module, a second speed bin associated with a second clock rate at the host device and the timing constraint, where the host device may support operations according to a set of timing constraints that includes a set of values. the timing constraint may be selected from a subset of the set of timing constraints, where the subset may be exclusive of at least one of the set of values.
