Simple fault tolerance for memory

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2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Beausoliel, Robert (Department: 2113)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C711S209000

Reexamination Certificate

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07146528

ABSTRACT:
Methods and an associated apparatus are disclosed for providing fault tolerance for memory. The method involves generating a remapping value. Then the remapping value may be logically combined with the address value intended for accessing a given memory location to remap the bad address to an unused address.

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