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US 2008/0177942 A1Published application
276-pin buffered memory module with enhanced fault tolerance
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorsDaniel M. Dreps, Frank D. Ferraiolo, Kevin C. Gower, Mark W. Kellogg, Roger A. Rippens
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Abstract
A dual inline memory module (DIMM) includes a card having a length of about 151.2 to about 151.5 millimeters, a plurality of individual local memory devices attached to the card, and a buffer device attached to the card, the buffer device configured for converting a packetized memory interface. The card includes at least 276 pins configured thereon.
Claims7
A computer memory system, comprising:
- a memory controller device;
- and
- a first dual inline memory module (DIMM) coupled to said memory controller device through a set of at least two single-ended busses, said first DIMM comprising a card having a length of about 151.2 to about 151.5 millimeters, a plurality of individual local memory devices attached to said card, and a buffer device attached to said card, said buffer device configured for converting a packetized memory interface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.