Abstract:
A system and method for a processor with memory with combined line and word access are presented. A system performs narrow read/write memory accesses and wide read/write memory accesses to the same memory bank using multiplexers and latches to direct data. The system processes 16 byte load/sore requests using a narrow read/write memory access and also processes 128 byte DMA and instruction fetch requests using a wide read/write memory access. During DMA requests, the system writes/reads sixteen DMA operations to memory on one instruction cycle. By doing this, the memory is available to process load/store or instruction fetch requests during fifteen other instruction cycles.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve access cycle time of a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) system having a plurality of memory cells constituted of rows and columns. SOLUTION: A method comprises a step in which a destructive read mode is enabled, the destruction read mode is a mode for read out destructively a bit of information stored in a DRAM memory cell being addressed. A bit in which information is read destructively is stored temporarily in a temporary storage device. A delay write-back-mode is enabled, this delay write-back-mode is a mode for restoring bit of information in the DRAM memory cell being addressed afterward. Then, execution of the delay write-back-mode is scheduled in accordance with availability of space in the temporary storage device. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To disclose a method to implement an address mapping for a memory in a computer system. SOLUTION: The memory is composed of several memory banks and each memory bank identifies itself with each bank number. A block address component of a physical address is converted into a corresponding bank number and a related internal bank address. The bank number is constituted by connecting a fist lookup table output with a second lookup table output. The output of the first table is obtained by a first segment X1 and a second segment Y1 of the block address component and the output of the second table is obtained by a third segment X2 and a fourth segment Y2 of the block address component. Data saved at a specified location can be accessed by means of the bank number and the related internal bank address.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To shorten a signal delay and lower a power consumption by customizing a wire-segment length in a programmable logic array so that a parasitic capacitance related to an interconnection line is minimized. SOLUTION: A first array composed of a junction leaf cell is constituted so that tiles are arranged by using at least one 1-cell and at least one 0-cell, and at least one logical expression is defined by the relative positional relationship of mutual cells configuring the array. The interconnection lines in which lengths are optimized are added to the array. Each interconnection line in which the lengths are optimized is ended by the leaf cell in the array, with which the interconnection lines are brought into contact lastly. The leaf cell can be used as a floating leaf cell. In the floating leaf cell, a pair of any junction leaf cells are electrically insulated mutually until the interconnection lines in which the lengths are optimized are added to the constitution. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
Methods and apparatus provide for enabling a digital circuit by biasing at least one switch transistor ON such that a voltage potential of a virtual ground node is substantially- equal to a voltage potential of a ground node for a power supply to the digital circuit, wherein the digital circuit is implemented using a plurality of transistors in a silicon-on- insulator (SOI) arrangement and at least some of the transistors are referenced to the virtual ground node; and disabling the digital circuit by biasing a gate terminal of the switch transistor below the voltage potential of the ground node .
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a level shifter for boosting a wordline voltage and memory cell performance without making a circuit defective in operation or without causing excessive leakage. SOLUTION: A circuit and a method include a first circuit powered by a first supply voltage and second a circuit powered by a second supply voltage. A level shifter is coupled between the first circuit and the second circuit. The level shifter is configured so that a supply voltage output for a circuit including one of the first supply voltage and the second supply voltage is selected according to an input signal which depends on at least one of an operation to be performed and a component performing the operation. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for controlling operation of a dynamic random access memory(DRAM) system having a plurality of memory cells constituted of rows and columns. SOLUTION: This method comprises a step in which a destructive read mode is enabled, the destructive read mode is a mode for read out destructively a bit of information stored in a DRAM memory cell being addressed. A bit in which information is read destructively is stored temporarily in a temporary storage device. A delay write.back.mode is enabled, this delay write-back-mode is a mode for restore bit of information in the DRAM memory cell being addressed afterward. Then, execution of the delay write-back-mode is scheduled in accordance with availability of space in the temporary storage device.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce power supply voltage to be supplied to a microprocessor. SOLUTION: The present invention relates to a technology for supplying a power supply voltage to a microprocessor. Before normal arithmetic processing of the microprocessor, duty cycle correction process for adjusting the duty cycle of a clock signal inside the microprocessor is performed (S120-S140). In the duty cycle correction process for adjusting the duty cycle, the duty cycle of the clock signal is adjusted so as to minimize the power voltage at which the microprocessor is operable. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and a device for mounting dynamic logic having a dynamic programmable logic gate. SOLUTION: The method and the device activate so as to complement a programmable logic array(PLA) used for a high-speed microprocessor design. A matrix, consisting of selectable cells permits powerful logic functions such as AND-OR gate functions with a minimum possible number of entries and of transistors(TRs). Employing the programmable logic array and a dynamic programmable gate can considerably improve the efficiency of logic blocks almost, without the need for adding of the circuit region.