System and method for managing self-refresh in a multi-rank memory

Multi-rank memories and methods for self-refreshing multi-rank memories are disclosed. One such multi-rank memory includes a plurality of ranks of memory and self-refresh logic coupled to the plurality of ranks of memory. The self-refresh logic is configured to refresh a first rank of memory in a se...

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Main Author FARRELL TODD D
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 29.04.2014
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INFORMATION STORAGE
PHYSICS
STATIC STORES
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Summary:Multi-rank memories and methods for self-refreshing multi-rank memories are disclosed. One such multi-rank memory includes a plurality of ranks of memory and self-refresh logic coupled to the plurality of ranks of memory. The self-refresh logic is configured to refresh a first rank of memory in a self-refresh state in response to refreshing a second rank of memory not in a self-refresh state in response to receiving a non-self-refresh refresh command for the second rank of memory.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201313758765