Apparatus, systems, and methods for operating flash backed DRAM module

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9520191
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14624255

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A device includes volatile memory; one or more non-volatile memory chips, each of which is for storing data moved from the volatile-memory; an interface for connecting to a backup power source arranged to temporarily power the volatile memory upon a loss of power from a primary power source; a controller in communication with the volatile memory and the non-volatile memory, wherein: the controller is programmed to move data from the volatile memory to the non-volatile memory chips upon a loss of power of the primary power source of the volatile memory; and the at least one parameter describing the volatile memory are stored in at least one of the non-volatile memory chips that store the data moved from the volatile memory. In some aspects the at least one parameter includes serial presence detect information.

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WESTERN DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES INC3355 MICHELSON DRIVE SUITE 100 IRVINE CA 92612

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Finke, Douglas Orange, US 9 439
Moshayedi, Mark Newport Coast, US 80 2750

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