INTERCONNECT FOR DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS CONTROLLERS

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Monica Man Kay Tang of Santa Clara CA (US)

INTERCONNECT FOR DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS CONTROLLERS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240256478 titled 'INTERCONNECT FOR DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS CONTROLLERS

The abstract describes a computing device with multiple memory devices, DMA controllers, and an on-chip interconnect to facilitate data transfer between memory devices and DMA controllers.

The computing device includes a plurality of memory devices and DMA controllers for efficient data transfer.
The on-chip interconnect implements control logic to manage read requests and responses between memory devices and DMA controllers.
The control logic enables the conveyance of read requests from a primary DMA controller to a source memory device.
Read responses are conveyed from the source memory device to the primary DMA controller and secondary DMA controllers.
This technology enhances data transfer efficiency and coordination between memory devices and DMA controllers.

Potential Applications: - High-performance computing systems - Data-intensive applications requiring fast data transfer - Embedded systems with multiple memory devices

Problems Solved: - Improving data transfer speed and efficiency - Coordinating data transfer between memory devices and DMA controllers

Benefits: - Faster data transfer rates - Enhanced system performance - Improved overall efficiency in data processing

Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhanced Data Transfer Technology for High-Performance Computing Systems" This technology can be utilized in supercomputers, data centers, and other high-performance computing systems to optimize data transfer speeds and improve overall system performance.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this technology improve data transfer efficiency in computing devices? 2. What are the potential applications of this technology in real-world scenarios?

Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continuously exploring ways to enhance data transfer efficiency in computing devices, with a focus on improving system performance and reducing latency. Stay updated on the latest advancements in DMA controller technology and on-chip interconnect designs for optimal data transfer capabilities.

Original Abstract Submitted

a computing device is provided, including a plurality of memory devices, a plurality of direct memory access (dma) controllers, and an on-chip interconnect. the on-chip interconnect may be configured to implement control logic to convey a read request from a primary dma controller of the plurality of dma controllers to a source memory device of the plurality of memory devices. the on-chip interconnect may be further configured to implement the control logic to convey a read response from the source memory device to the primary dma controller and one or more secondary dma controllers of the plurality of dma controllers.