SG150449A1 - Method for creating a memory defect map and optimizing performance using the memory defect map - Google Patents

Method for creating a memory defect map and optimizing performance using the memory defect map

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SG150449A1
SG150449A1 SG200805821-6A SG2008058216A SG150449A1 SG 150449 A1 SG150449 A1 SG 150449A1 SG 2008058216 A SG2008058216 A SG 2008058216A SG 150449 A1 SG150449 A1 SG 150449A1
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defect map
memory
memory defect
creating
optimizing performance
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Forrest E Norrod
Jimmy D Pike
Tom L Newell
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Dell Products Lp
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11C—STATIC STORES
    • G11C29/00—Checking stores for correct operation ; Subsequent repair; Testing stores during standby or offline operation
    • G11C29/04—Detection or location of defective memory elements, e.g. cell constructio details, timing of test signals
    • G11C29/08—Functional testing, e.g. testing during refresh, power-on self testing [POST] or distributed testing
    • G11C29/12—Built-in arrangements for testing, e.g. built-in self testing [BIST] or interconnection details
    • G11C29/44—Indication or identification of errors, e.g. for repair
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11C—STATIC STORES
    • G11C29/00—Checking stores for correct operation ; Subsequent repair; Testing stores during standby or offline operation
    • G11C29/04—Detection or location of defective memory elements, e.g. cell constructio details, timing of test signals
    • G11C29/08—Functional testing, e.g. testing during refresh, power-on self testing [POST] or distributed testing
    • G11C29/12—Built-in arrangements for testing, e.g. built-in self testing [BIST] or interconnection details
    • G11C29/18—Address generation devices; Devices for accessing memories, e.g. details of addressing circuits
    • G11C29/20—Address generation devices; Devices for accessing memories, e.g. details of addressing circuits using counters or linear-feedback shift registers [LFSR]
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11C—STATIC STORES
    • G11C29/00—Checking stores for correct operation ; Subsequent repair; Testing stores during standby or offline operation
    • G11C29/04—Detection or location of defective memory elements, e.g. cell constructio details, timing of test signals
    • G11C29/08—Functional testing, e.g. testing during refresh, power-on self testing [POST] or distributed testing
    • G11C29/12—Built-in arrangements for testing, e.g. built-in self testing [BIST] or interconnection details
    • G11C2029/1208—Error catch memory
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G11—INFORMATION STORAGE
    • G11C—STATIC STORES
    • G11C5/00—Details of stores covered by group G11C11/00
    • G11C5/02—Disposition of storage elements, e.g. in the form of a matrix array
    • G11C5/04—Supports for storage elements, e.g. memory modules; Mounting or fixing of storage elements on such supports

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  • Techniques For Improving Reliability Of Storages (AREA)
  • For Increasing The Reliability Of Semiconductor Memories (AREA)
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