Controller to detect malfunctioning address of memory device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8670283
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13872947

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A controller including a non-volatile memory to store a repair address, and a memory control unit operatively coupled with the non-volatile memory. The memory control unit comprising a memory test function configured to detect a malfunctioning address of primary data storage elements within a memory device. The memory device being another semiconductor device separate from the controller. The memory test function configured to store the repair address in the non-volatile memory, the repair address indicating the malfunctioning address of the primary data storage element.

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  • RAMBUS INC.

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Ho, Fan San Ramon, US 57 702
Ong, Adrian E Pleasanton, US 124 2484

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