Modular cache memory battery backup system

Details Modular cache memory battery backup system Modular cache memory battery backup system

1996-03-08

1997-10-14

Nelms, David C.

Static information storage and retrieval

Powering

Data preservation

365222, 365227, 365228, G11C 0000

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056778902

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus providing a battery backup for a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) cache system that senses the V.sub.cc level supplied through the cache controller to the cache memory and, if V.sub.cc falls below a preset threshold level, the battery backup apparatus switches the cache memory array to a backup battery V.sub.cc source, and a backup refresh control generator unit that is also powered by the backup battery V.sub.cc source. The cache DRAM, backup battery, and backup refresh generator are physically contained in a single module that can be disconnected from the cache controller and host computer system while preserving the cache memory contents. The backup system is installed in an operating host system for recovery of the cache memory contents and/or resumption of execution of the program that was running when the V.sub.cc power failure occurred.

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