Programmable output driver turn-on time for an integrated circuit memory device

A memory system, comprising:

• an interconnect;
• an integrated circuit memory device coupled to the interconnect, the integrated circuit memory device including,
• a plurality of contacts including a first contact,
• an output driver to output valid read data in response to a read command, wherein the valid read data is output using a predetermined voltage level on the first contact;
• and
• a register to store a value that represents an amount of time from when the output driver is in an operational state to when the output driver begins to output valid read data at the predetermined voltage level;
• and
• a memory controller, coupled to the interconnect, to provide the read command.

A method of operation in an integrated circuit memory device that includes an output driver, wherein the method comprises:

• storing a value representing an amount of time from when the output driver is in an operational state to when the output driver begins to output valid read data;
• receiving a signal indicating that the memory device perform a read operation;
• enabling the operation of the output driver at a time that corresponds to the value;
• and
• outputting a voltage at a predetermined value representing valid read data after the output driver is in the operational state.