Static information storage and retrieval – Addressing – Multiple port access
Reexamination Certificate
2011-03-15
2011-03-15
Tran, Andrew Q (Department: 2824)
Static information storage and retrieval
Addressing
Multiple port access
C365S230030, C365S072000, C365S063000, C365S051000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07907468
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods are disclosed, such as those involving array/port consolidation and/or swapping. One such apparatus includes a plurality of port pads including a plurality of contacts; a plurality of memory arrays; and a plurality of master data lines. Each of the master data lines extends in a space between one of the port pads and a respective one of the memory arrays. Each of the master data lines is electrically connectable to the contacts of a respective one of the port pads. The apparatus further includes a plurality of local data lines, each of which extends over a respective one of the memory arrays. Each of the local data lines is electrically connectable to a respective one of the master data lines. At least one of the local data lines extends over at least two of the memory arrays. This configuration allows memory array consolidation and/or swapping without increasing die space for additional routing and adversely affecting performance of the apparatus.
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Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
Tran Andrew Q
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