Refresh port for a dynamic memory

Details Refresh port for a dynamic memory Refresh port for a dynamic memory

2002-12-31

2009-11-10

Chace, Christian P (Department: 2187)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Specific memory composition

C711S005000, C711S154000, C365S222000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07617356

ABSTRACT:
A refresh port for a dynamic memory. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a memory and a refresh command interface to receive a refresh command including a portion indicating signal. Refresh logic performs a refresh to a portion of the memory array specified, at least partially, by the portion specifying signal. Data transfer interfaces receive data transfer commands and transfer memory to and from the apparatus. Another apparatus includes refresh control logic to output a refresh signal and a portion specifying signal via a refresh command interface.

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