Methods and apparatus for extending the effective thermal...

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2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Dinh, Son T (Department: 2824)

Static information storage and retrieval

Read/write circuit

Differential sensing

C365S163000, C365S177000

Reexamination Certificate

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08004919

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and systems are provided for thermal regulation of a memory integrated circuit (“IC”). The apparatus and systems may include a thermal sensor on a memory IC, and a heating element coupled to the thermal sensor. The heating element is adapted to heat the memory IC in response to a signal from the thermal sensor. Other aspects are also provided.

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