Micron technology, inc. (20240296124). COHERENT MEMORY ACCESS simplified abstract
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COHERENT MEMORY ACCESS
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Timothy P. Finkbeiner of Boise ID (US)
Troy D. Larsen of Meridian ID (US)
COHERENT MEMORY ACCESS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240296124 titled 'COHERENT MEMORY ACCESS
The abstract of this patent application describes an apparatus and method for providing coherent memory access, involving a memory array, cache lines, cache controllers, and processing resources.
- Memory access apparatus includes memory array, cache lines, cache controllers, and processing resources.
- First cache controller provides coherent access to data in the second cache line corresponding to a memory address.
- Second cache controller provides coherent access to data in the first cache line corresponding to the memory address.
- Coherent access is facilitated by cache line address registers in the cache controllers storing the memory address.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in high-performance computing systems. - It can enhance the efficiency of data processing in large-scale server environments. - Applications in real-time data processing and analysis can benefit from coherent memory access.
Problems Solved: - Ensures data consistency and integrity in multi-processor systems. - Improves overall system performance by reducing latency in memory access. - Facilitates seamless data sharing and communication between processing resources.
Benefits: - Enhanced system performance and efficiency. - Improved data processing speed and accuracy. - Simplified data management and access control in complex computing environments.
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Data Processing Efficiency with Coherent Memory Access Technology" This technology can be utilized in server farms, cloud computing infrastructure, and data centers to optimize data processing and improve overall system performance. It can also be integrated into high-performance computing systems for scientific research, financial analysis, and other data-intensive applications.
Questions about Coherent Memory Access: 1. How does coherent memory access improve data processing efficiency in multi-processor systems? Coherent memory access ensures that all processing resources have consistent and up-to-date data, reducing the need for frequent data transfers and improving overall system performance.
2. What are the key features of cache controllers in facilitating coherent memory access? Cache controllers play a crucial role in managing data access and ensuring data consistency between cache lines and memory addresses.
Original Abstract Submitted
apparatuses and methods related to providing coherent memory access. an apparatus for providing coherent memory access can include a memory array, a first processing resource, a first cache line and a second cache line coupled to the memory array, a first cache controller, and a second cache controller. the first cache controller coupled to the first processing resource and to the first cache line can be configured to provide coherent access to data stored in the second cache line and corresponding to a memory address. a second cache controller coupled through an interface to a second processing resource external to the apparatus and coupled to the second cache line can be configured to provide coherent access to the data stored in the first cache line and corresponding to the memory address. coherent access can be provided using a first cache line address register of the first cache controller which stores the memory address and a second cache line address register of the second cache controller which also stores the memory address.
