Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery – Data processing system error or fault handling – Reliability and availability
Patent
1997-08-05
2000-11-28
Iqbal, Nadeem
Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery
Data processing system error or fault handling
Reliability and availability
714718, G06F 1300
Patent
active
061548510
ABSTRACT:
Method for repair of a memory array. In particular, a key is provided to inquire a memory array for ascertaining availability of redundant elements and programming a memory for access to such redundant elements. Alternatively, a second test key may be supplied to the memory for programming. In this manner, repair of the memory is effected. The memory may be a single memory integrated circuit (chip) or a memory module located in a system, such as a computer. Such repair may be done locally or remotely without uninstalling the defective memory.
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Blodgett Gerg A.
Sher Joseph C.
Iqbal Nadeem
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
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