Software control of DRAM refresh to reduce power consumption in a data processing system
作者： Seungyoon P. Song
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关键词: Embedded system 、 Dynamic random-access memory 、 Power consumption 、 Software 、 Control software 、 Computer hardware 、 Set (abstract data type) 、 Data processing system 、 Computer science 、 Dram 、 Bit (horse)
摘要: A method and system for controlling refresh of a plurality dynamic random access memory (DRAM) cells in data processing is disclosed. The comprises providing at least one valid bit to control the row DRAM set commands by software program bit. Accordingly, accordance with present invention allows reduce power consumption system. In invention, bits are provided, each group suppress operation when not needed. Each controls all location contained row. utilizes or clear bit, which refresh. preferably implemented using but without mechanism.
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