发明名称 |
Extended-height DIMM |
摘要 |
An extended-height DIMM for use in a memory system having slots designed to receive DIMMs that comply with a JEDEC standard that specifies a maximum height for the DIMM and a maximum number of devices allowed to reside on the DIMM. The DIMM comprises a PCB having an edge connector designed to mate with a memory system slot and a height which is greater than the maximum height specified in the applicable standard, a plurality of memory devices which exceeds the maximum number of devices specified in the applicable standard, and a memory buffer which operates as an interface between a host controller's data and command/address busses and the memory devices. This arrangement enables the extended-height DIMM to provide greater memory capacity than would a DIMM which complies with the maximum height and maximum number of devices limits. |
申请公布号 |
US9196314(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2015.11.24 |
申请号 |
US201213530647 |
申请日期 |
2012.06.22 |
申请人 |
Inphi Corporation |
发明人 |
Cai Victor |
分类号 |
G06F1/16;G11C5/04 |
主分类号 |
G06F1/16 |
代理机构 |
Koppel, Patrick, Heybl & Philpott |
代理人 |
Koppel, Patrick, Heybl & Philpott |
主权项 |
1. An extended-height DIMM for use in a memory system having slots designed to receive DIMMs that comply with a JEDEC standard that specifies a maximum height for the DIMM and the maximum number of devices allowed to reside on the DIMM, comprising:
a printed circuit board (PCB) having an edge connector designed to mate with a respective one of said memory system slots, the height of said PCB being greater than said maximum height; a plurality of memory devices on said PCB which exceeds said maximum number of devices; and a memory buffer on said PCB arranged to operate as an interface between a host controller's data and command/address busses and all of said memory devices; such that said extended-height DIMM provides greater memory capacity than would a DIMM which complies with said maximum height and maximum number of devices limits. |
地址 |
Westlake Village CA US |