Power management integrated circuit with dual power feed
AssigneeMicron Technology, Inc.
InventorMatthew David Rowley
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Abstract
A power management circuit receives power from a host and a backup power supply in parallel and uses power from at least one of the host and the backup power supply to operate voltage regulators for a memory system. An enable signal is generated based on whether or not the voltage regulators are powered. The enable signal can be used to keep the backup power supply on while the memory system is in operation. In response to absence of power from the host, the circuit generates an interrupt signal causing the memory system to shut down safely without data loss.
Claims20
A circuit, comprising:
- a controller configured to control one or more sequences of power events;
- and
- a circuit configured to combine a plurality of power inputs to power at least one power circuitry in a power management circuit.
A system, comprising:
- a non-volatile memory device;
- and
- a circuit configured to combine a plurality of power to power at least one power circuitry.
A method, comprising:
- combining power from a plurality of power sources to generate a combined power input;
- and
- powering at least one power circuitry using the combined power input.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.