Extended capacity memory module with dynamic data buffers
AssigneeRambus Inc.
InventorsThomas J. Giovannini, John Eric Linstadt
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Abstract
A memory module uses dynamic data buffers for providing extended capacity for computing systems. The memory module comprises an external interface having a first set of data pins and a second set of data pins. The memory module includes a first set of memory chips and a second set of memory chips. The memory module includes a first registering clock driver to control the first set of memory chips and a second registering clock driver to control the second set of memory chips. The memory module further includes a first data buffer to connect the first set of memory chips to the first set of data pins and a second data buffer to connect the second set of memory chips to the second set of data pins.
Claims17
A memory module comprising:
- an external interface having a first set of data pins and a second set of data pins;
- a first set of memory chips;
- a second set of memory chips;
- a first registering clock driver to control the first set of memory chips;
- a second registering clock driver to control the second set of memory chips;
- a first data buffer to connect the first set of memory chips to the first set of data pins;
- and
- a second data buffer to connect the second set of memory chips to the second set of data pins.
A memory module comprising:
- an external interface having a first set of data pins and a second set of data pins;
- a first set of memory chips;
- a second set of memory chips;
- a first registering clock driver to control the first set of memory chips;
- a second registering clock driver to control the second set of memory chips;
- and
- a data buffer to connect the first set of memory chips to the first set of data pins and the second set of memory chips to the second set of data pins.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.