Throttling memory in a computer system

Details Throttling memory in a computer system Throttling memory in a computer system

2007-10-26

2009-06-30

Verbitsky, Gail (Department: 2855)

Thermal measuring and testing

Temperature measurement

Combined with diverse art device

C374S170000, C374S178000, C711S100000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07553075

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods of managing memory devices provide for reduced power consumption and better thermal management through enhanced memory throttling. In one embodiment a memory unit includes a memory device and a temperature measurement module coupled to the memory device. The temperature measurement device measures the internal temperature of the memory device. Memory throttling can therefore be implemented based on more accurate measurements and with a much shorter response time.

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