Reestablishing synchronization in a memory system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9495231
APP PUB NO 20160188398A1
SERIAL NO

15072659

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Embodiments relate to reestablishing synchronization across multiple channels in a memory system. One aspect is a system that includes a plurality of channels, each providing communication with a memory buffer chip and a plurality of memory devices. A memory control unit is coupled to the plurality of channels. The memory control unit is configured to perform a method that includes receiving an out-of-synchronization indication associated with at least one of the channels. The memory control unit performs a first stage of reestablishing synchronization that includes selectively stopping new traffic on the plurality of channels, waiting for a first time period to expire, resuming traffic on the plurality of channels based on the first time period expiring, and verifying that synchronization is reestablished for a second time period.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dodson, John S Austin, US 45 409
Gilda, Glenn D Binghamton, US 26 269
Meaney, Patrick J Poughkeepsie, US 124 1374
Papazova, Vesselina K Highland, US 36 586

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