Micron technology, inc. (20240347096). Usage-Based Disturbance Counter Clearance simplified abstract
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Usage-Based Disturbance Counter Clearance
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Inventor(s)
Mark Kalei Hadrick of Boise ID (US)
KeunSoo Song of Meridian ID (US)
John Christopher Sancon of Boise ID (US)
Kang-Yong Kim of Boise ID (US)
Usage-Based Disturbance Counter Clearance - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240347096 titled 'Usage-Based Disturbance Counter Clearance
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes apparatuses and techniques for implementing usage-based disturbance counter clearance in memory devices, which can save power and prevent denial-of-service periods.
- Memory device includes a memory array with multiple rows
- Multiple usage-based disturbance counters associated with the memory array
- Logic performs refresh operation on a row in response to a refresh command
- Logic clears a usage-based disturbance counter in response to the refresh command
- Usage-based disturbance counter stores quantity of accesses to the row
- Reduces frequency of disturbance mitigation procedures, saving power and avoiding denial-of-service periods
Key Features and Innovation: - Implementation of usage-based disturbance counter clearance in memory devices - Logic to perform refresh operations and clear disturbance counters - Reduction in power consumption and prevention of denial-of-service periods
Potential Applications: - Memory devices in electronic devices - Data centers and servers - Embedded systems and IoT devices
Problems Solved: - Power consumption in memory devices - Denial-of-service periods in memory arrays - Frequency of disturbance mitigation procedures
Benefits: - Improved power efficiency - Enhanced reliability of memory devices - Extended lifespan of memory arrays
Commercial Applications: Title: "Efficient Memory Management Technology for Enhanced Device Performance" This technology can be utilized in various electronic devices, data centers, and embedded systems to improve power efficiency, reliability, and overall performance. It can be marketed to memory device manufacturers and technology companies looking to enhance the capabilities of their products.
Prior Art: Prior research in memory management techniques and disturbance counter clearance in memory devices can provide insights into the development and evolution of this technology. Researchers and patent databases focusing on memory device innovations may offer valuable information on related prior art.
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in memory device technologies, power management strategies, and disturbance mitigation methods can contribute to the advancement and optimization of usage-based disturbance counter clearance techniques. Stay updated on the latest developments in memory management to leverage the most current innovations in the field.
Questions about Memory Device Technologies: 1. What are the potential implications of implementing usage-based disturbance counter clearance in memory devices? 2. How does this technology compare to existing memory management techniques in terms of power efficiency and reliability?
Original Abstract Submitted
apparatuses and techniques for implementing usage-based disturbance counter clearance are described. in example implementations, a memory device includes a memory array having multiple rows. the memory device also includes multiple usage-based disturbance counters that are associated with the memory array. the memory device further includes logic that performs a refresh operation on a row of the multiple rows responsive to a refresh command. the logic also clears a usage-based disturbance counter of the multiple usage-based disturbance counters responsive to the refresh command. here, the usage-based disturbance counter stores a quantity of accesses to the row of the multiple rows. this can reduce a frequency of performing usage-based disturbance mitigation procedures that would otherwise be applied to the multiple usage-based disturbance counters, thereby saving power and avoiding denial-of-service periods with the memory array.
