Modular memory device

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2005-03-15

2005-03-15

Lam, David (Department: 2818)

Static information storage and retrieval

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C365S052000, C365S063000

Reexamination Certificate

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06867992

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, a modular memory device is presented comprising a substrate, a memory array fabricated above the substrate, and first and second circuitry fabricated on the substrate and under the memory array. The first and second circuitry allow the modular memory device to interface with first and second varieties of host devices, respectively. In another embodiment, a modular memory device is presented comprising a substrate, a memory array fabricated above the substrate, memory array support circuitry fabricated on the substrate, and logic circuitry fabricated on the substrate and under the memory array.

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