Micron technology, inc. (20240231703). MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM COMMAND FENCING simplified abstract
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MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM COMMAND FENCING
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Dhawal Bavishi of San Jose CA (US)
MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM COMMAND FENCING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240231703 titled 'MEMORY SUB-SYSTEM COMMAND FENCING
The method described in the abstract involves implementing memory fencing in a memory sub-system, receiving a set of commands, including a memory fencing command, and executing these commands in a specific order.
- Memory fencing is used in memory components of a memory sub-system to control the order of execution of commands.
- The method involves receiving a first set of commands and a second set of commands, along with a memory fencing command that dictates the order of execution.
- At least one command from the first set is executed before any command from the second set in response to the memory fencing command.
- The execution of commands involves moving data from one location to another within the memory sub-system and transferring data to a host system.
Potential Applications: - This method can be applied in computer systems to optimize memory access and data transfer. - It can be used in high-performance computing environments to improve system efficiency.
Problems Solved: - Ensures proper sequencing of commands in memory sub-systems. - Prevents data corruption or loss due to out-of-order command execution.
Benefits: - Enhances system performance by streamlining memory operations. - Reduces the risk of errors or data inconsistencies in memory transactions.
Commercial Applications: Memory fencing technology can be utilized in data centers, cloud computing environments, and supercomputing facilities to enhance overall system performance and reliability.
Questions about Memory Fencing: 1. How does memory fencing improve the efficiency of memory operations?
Memory fencing ensures that commands are executed in the correct order, preventing data corruption and improving system performance.
2. What are the potential drawbacks or limitations of using memory fencing in memory sub-systems?
While memory fencing can enhance system efficiency, it may introduce additional complexity and overhead in managing memory operations.
Original Abstract Submitted
a method includes memory fencing in memory components of a memory sub-system and receiving a first number of commands and a second number of command for execution on a memory sub-system, receiving a memory fencing command associated with the first number of commands and the second number of commands, and executing at least one of the first number of commands before executing at least one of the second number of commands in response to receiving the memory fencing command. the method further includes executing the at least one of the first number of commands by moving data from a first location in the memory subsystem to a second location in the memory sub-system and executing the at least one of the second number of commands by reading data from the second location in the memory sub-system and sending the data to a host system.
