Programmable embedded DRAM current monitor

A device for preventing over current conditions in a memory circuit, comprising:

• a memory array;
• a first circuit for controlling memory requests to said memory array in accordance with current consumption within said memory array;
• a second circuit coupled to a memory bank within said memory array and said first circuit, said second circuit being configured to monitor states of and control access to said memory bank;
• and
• a third circuit coupled to said memory bank and adapted to receive a request signal from a requestor requesting access to said memory bank, said third circuit directing said request signal to a selected second circuit.

A semiconductor memory chip, comprising

• a memory array;
• a first circuit for controlling memory requests to said memory array in accordance with current consumption within said memory array;
• a second circuit coupled to a memory bank within said memory array and said first circuit, said second circuit being configured to monitor states of and control access to said memory bank;
• and
• a third circuit coupled to said memory bank and adapted to receive a request signal from a requestor requesting access to said memory bank, said third circuit directing said request signal to a selected second circuit.

A processor system, comprising:

• a central processing unit;
• a memory component coupled to said processor, said memory component containing a device for preventing over current conditions in a memory circuit, comprising:
• a memory array;
• a first circuit for controlling memory requests to said memory array in accordance with current consumption within said memory array;
• a second circuit coupled to a memory bank within said memory array and said first circuit, said second circuit being configured to monitor states of and control access to said memory bank;
• and
• a third circuit coupled to said memory bank and adapted to receive a request signal from a requestor requesting access to said memory bank, said third circuit directing said request signal to a selected second circuit.