Temperature-Controlled Storage Module
OwnerYacov Duzly, Alon Marcuinventors
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Abstract
A temperature-controlled storage module is disclosed. In one embodiment, a storage module is provided comprising a memory, a temperature sensor, a thermoelectric cooler, and a controller. The controller compares a temperature reading from the temperature sensor to a target temperature. If the temperature reading differs from the target temperature, the controller activates the thermoelectric cooler. For example, if the temperature reading is higher than the target temperature, the thermoelectric cooler can be activated to cool the memory. This allows the memory (e.g., NAND die(s)) to operate in a narrow range of temperatures providing better system tradeoffs on memory (e.g., NAND) characteristics.
Claims48
A storage module comprising:
- a memory;
- a temperature sensor;
- a thermoelectric cooler;
- and
- a controller in communication with the memory, the temperature sensor, and the thermoelectric cooler, wherein the controller is configured to:
- compare a temperature reading from the temperature sensor to a target temperature;
- and
- if the temperature reading differs from the target temperature, activate the thermoelectric cooler.
A storage module comprising:
- a substrate;
- a memory die;
- a thermoelectric cooler located between the memory die and the substrate;
- and
- packaging that houses the substrate, memory die, and thermoelectric cooler.
A method of controlling temperature of a storage module, the method comprising:
- performing the following in a memory module having a memory, a temperature sensor, and a thermoelectric cooler:
- comparing a temperature reading from the temperature sensor to a target temperature;
- and
- if the temperature reading differs from the target temperature, activating the thermoelectric cooler.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.