18405998. MAXIMUM ROW ACTIVE TIME ENFORCEMENT FOR MEMORY DEVICES simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)
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MAXIMUM ROW ACTIVE TIME ENFORCEMENT FOR MEMORY DEVICES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Donald M. Morgan of Meridian ID (US)
Bryan David Kerstetter of Kuna ID (US)
MAXIMUM ROW ACTIVE TIME ENFORCEMENT FOR MEMORY DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18405998 titled 'MAXIMUM ROW ACTIVE TIME ENFORCEMENT FOR MEMORY DEVICES
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a system that enforces maximum row active time for memory devices by monitoring commands issued by a host device and taking appropriate actions to prevent data loss.
- The host device activates a memory bank within a memory device.
- The system checks if a precharge command to close the memory bank has been issued within a set time frame.
- If the precharge command is issued by the host device, the memory device closes the memory bank accordingly.
- If the precharge command is not issued within the set time frame, the memory device internally issues the command to prevent data loss.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Monitoring and enforcing maximum row active time for memory devices.
- Host device control over memory bank activation and precharge commands.
- Internal command issuance by memory device to prevent data loss.
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in various memory devices such as RAM, SSDs, and other storage devices where efficient memory management is crucial.
Problems Solved:
- Prevents data loss in memory devices.
- Ensures optimal memory bank activation and deactivation.
- Reduces harmful effects on memory devices.
Benefits:
- Improved data integrity.
- Enhanced memory device performance.
- Reduced risk of data corruption.
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include data centers, cloud computing services, and consumer electronics where memory management is critical for performance and reliability.
Prior Art: Prior art related to this technology may include research on memory management systems and techniques for preventing data loss in memory devices.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in memory management systems, data integrity technologies, and innovations in memory device performance optimization.
Questions about Memory Device Row Active Time Enforcement: 1. How does this technology improve data integrity in memory devices? 2. What are the potential commercial applications of enforcing maximum row active time in memory devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
A system for providing maximum row active time enforcement for memory devices is disclosed. A host device issues an activate command to activate a memory bank of a plurality of memory banks of a memory. The memory device activates the memory bank and determines whether a precharge command to close the first memory bank has been issued by the host device within a maximum threshold amount of time since issuance of the activate command. If the system determines that the precharge command has been issued by the host device within the threshold, the memory device closes the memory bank via the host-issued precharge command. If, however, the system determines that the precharge command has not been issued by the host device within the threshold, the memory device internally issues a precharge command to close the memory bank to reduce potential data loss and other harmful effects to the memory device.
