18331746. APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR IN-MEMORY OPERATIONS simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)
APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR IN-MEMORY OPERATIONS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Timothy P. Finkbeiner of Boise ID (US)
APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR IN-MEMORY OPERATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18331746 titled 'APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR IN-MEMORY OPERATIONS
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an invention related to in-memory operations, specifically for a PIM (Processing-In-Memory) capable device. The device includes an array of memory cells and sensing circuitry, which includes a sense amplifier and a compute component. The device also includes timing circuitry and a sequencer to control the timing and coordination of compute operations. The sequencer receives command instructions from an external source to initiate compute operations.
- PIM capable device with memory cells and sensing circuitry
- Sensing circuitry includes a sense amplifier and a compute component
- Timing circuitry controls the timing of operations performed using the sensing circuitry
- Sequencer coordinates compute operations
- Sequencer receives command instructions from an external source to initiate compute operations
Potential Applications
- High-performance computing
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Data analytics and processing
- Real-time processing and decision-making systems
Problems Solved
- Improved performance and efficiency of in-memory operations
- Reduced latency in compute operations
- Enhanced coordination and control of compute operations
Benefits
- Faster and more efficient processing of data
- Lower power consumption
- Improved scalability and parallelism in computing tasks
- Real-time processing capabilities
Original Abstract Submitted
Apparatuses and methods are provided for in-memory operations. An example apparatus includes a PIM capable device having an array of memory cells and sensing circuitry coupled to the array, where the sensing circuitry includes a sense amplifier and a compute component. The PIM capable device includes timing circuitry selectably coupled to the sensing circuitry. The timing circuitry is configured to control timing of performance of operations performed using the sensing circuitry. The PIM capable device also includes a sequencer selectably coupled to the timing circuitry. The sequencer is configured to coordinate compute operations. The apparatus also includes a source external to the PIM capable device. The sequencer is configured to receive a command instruction set from the source to initiate performance of a compute operation.
