Memory controller that uses a specific timing reference signal in connection with a data burst following a specified idle period

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10331587
APP PUB NO 20180011805A1
SERIAL NO

15498065

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Apparatus and methods for operation of a memory controller, memory device and system are described. During operation, the memory controller transmits a read command which specifies that a memory device output data accessed from a memory core. This read command contains information which specifies whether the memory device is to commence outputting of a timing reference signal prior to commencing outputting of the data. The memory controller receives the timing reference signal if the information specified that the memory device output the timing reference signal. The memory controller subsequently samples the data output from the memory device based on information provided by the timing reference signal output from the memory device.

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  • RAMBUS INC.

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Giovannini, Thomas J San Jose, US 48 227
Shaeffer, Ian Los Gatos, US 145 1731

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