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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8189361 | Multi-chip assembly with optically coupled die Disclosed are embodiments of a multi-chip assembly including optically coupled die. The multi-chip assembly may include two opposing substrates, and a number of die are mounted on each of the substrates. At least one die on one of the substrates is in optical commun... | 05/29/2012 |
| 8174861 | Memory module having high data processing rate A memory module having a high data processing rate and high capacity is provided. The memory module may include a memory chip, a controller controlling an operation of the memory chip, an optical detector converting an external input signal into an internal input si... | 05/08/2012 |
| 8059443 | Three-dimensional memory module architectures Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to stacked memory modules. In one embodiment of the present invention, a memory module comprises at least one memory-controller layer stacked with at least one memory layer. Fine pitched through vias (e.g., t... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8040711 | Apparatus and methods for optically-coupled memory systems Optically-coupled memory systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system memory includes a carrier substrate, and a controller attached to the carrier substrate and operable to transmit and receive optical signals, and first and second memory modules. The module ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8023304 | Memory module, method and memory system having the memory module The memory module includes a plurality of memory devices, a first connector and a second connector. The first connector is disposed at a first position on the memory module. The first connector is configured to carry low-speed signals for the memory devices. The sec... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7916512 | Memory module having high data processing rate A memory module having a high data processing rate and high capacity is provided. The memory module may include a memory chip, a controller controlling an operation of the memory chip, an optical detector converting an external input signal into an internal input si... | 03/29/2011 |
| 7626842 | Photon-based memory device and method thereof A memory device includes a bit cell including an adjustable transmittance component having a first side and a second side. The adjustable transmittance component has an adjustable transmittance state representative of a bit value of the bit cell. The memory device f... | 12/01/2009 |
| 7561455 | Memory system using single wavelength optical transmission A controller converts a parallel command signal and address signal, or a parallel write data signal into a first serial signal, and outputs the converted signal as a first optical signal with a single wavelength to a memory device via an optical transmission line. T... | 07/14/2009 |
| 7433256 | Information carrier, and system for positioning such an information carrier in a reading and/or writing apparatus The invention relates to an information carrier (101) intended to be read and/or written by a periodic array of light spots, said information carrier (101) comprising a data area (105) defined by a set of elementary data areas, a first periodic ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7433255 | Information carrier, and system for positioning such an information carrier in an apparatus The invention relates to an information carrier, and a system for positioning such an information carrier in an apparatus. This system comprises an optical element (102) for generating a periodic array of light spots (103) intended to be applied to an ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7417884 | Memory system A memory controller multiplexes access signals each consisting of a plurality of bits as optical signals and outputs the multiplexed optical signals. At this time, the optical signals whose wavelengths differ depending on memory devices are generated. A memory inter... | 08/26/2008 |
| 7411807 | System and method for optically interconnecting memory devices A memory device includes a semiconductor substrate in which memory circuitry has been fabricated. An address converter and a control signal converter are coupled to an address decoder and control logic, respectively. The address and control converters are operable t... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7382639 | System and method for optically interconnecting memory devices A memory device includes a semiconductor substrate in which memory circuitry has been fabricated. An address converter and a control signal converter are coupled to an address decoder and control logic, respectively. The address and control converters are operable t... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7379315 | Apparatus and methods for optically-coupled memory systems Optically-coupled memory systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system memory includes a carrier substrate, and a controller attached to the carrier substrate and operable to transmit and receive optical signals, and first and second memory modules. The module ... | 05/27/2008 |
| 7362650 | Memory arrangement having a plurality of RAM chips Embodiments of the invention provide a memory arrangement having an even number k=4 of physically spaced RAM chips, on each of which it is possible for m data items to be simultaneously written or read via an m-bit data bus, also having a register for buffer-storing... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7360011 | Memory hub and method for memory system performance monitoring A memory module includes a memory hub coupled to several memory devices. The memory hub includes at least one performance counter that tracks one or more system metrics-for example, page hit rate, number or percentage of prefetch hits, cache hit rate or percentage, ... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7352603 | Apparatus and methods for optically-coupled memory systems Optically-coupled memory systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system memory includes a carrier substrate, and a controller attached to the carrier substrate and operable to transmit and receive optical signals, and first and second memory modules. The module ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7345902 | Optoelectronic device An optoelectronic device is disclosed with a light source, a wave guide and a first signal line, wherein a cell is formed at the intersection between the wave guide and the first signal line. The cell includes a light activated switch and an output device. The optoe... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7336527 | Electromechanical storage device An electromechanical storage device includes an input element that facilitates the input of data, a series of data elements, and a terminating element that facilitates the reading out of data. The data elements each have at least two stable mechanical orientations, ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7310748 | Memory hub tester interface and method for use thereof A memory hub including a memory test bridge circuit for testing memory devices. Test command packets are coupled from a tester to the memory hub responsive to a test clock signal having a test clock frequency. The test bridge circuit generates memory device command,... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7310752 | System and method for on-board timing margin testing of memory modules A memory module includes several memory devices coupled to a memory hub. The memory hub includes several link interfaces coupled to respective processors, several memory controller coupled to respective memory devices, a cross-bar switch coupling any of the link int... | 12/18/2007 |
| 7295455 | Semiconductor integrated circuit with photo-detecting elements for reverse-engineering protection A semiconductor integrated circuit capable of protection from card hacking, by which erroneous actions are actively induced by irradiation with light and protected secret information is illegitimately acquired, is to be provided. Photodetectors, configured by a stan... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7289347 | System and method for optically interconnecting memory devices A memory device includes a semiconductor substrate in which memory circuitry has been fabricated. An address converter and a control signal converter are coupled to an address decoder and control logic, respectively. The address and control converters are operable t... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7283381 | System and methods for addressing a matrix incorporating virtual columns and addressing layers A system and methods for addressing unique locations in a matrix. According to some embodiments, the system includes a plurality of uniquely addressable locations. A plurality of virtual columns that include a plurality of serially connected switch elements provide ... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7280382 | Apparatus and methods for optically-coupled memory systems Optically-coupled memory systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system memory includes a carrier substrate, and a controller attached to the carrier substrate and operable to transmit and receive optical signals, and first and second memory modules. The module ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7280381 | Apparatus and methods for optically-coupled memory systems Optically-coupled memory systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, a system memory includes a carrier substrate, and a controller attached to the carrier substrate and operable to transmit and receive optical signals, and first and second memory modules. The module ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7278060 | System and method for on-board diagnostics of memory modules A memory hub includes an on-board diagnostic engine through which diagnostic testing and evaluation of the memory system can be performed. The memory hub includes a link interface for receiving memory requests for access to memory devices of the memory system and a ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7256928 | Modulation device Modulation device for laser radiation, having at least one modulation means which can change at least in part the laser radiation which passes through the modulation device, the modulation device having splitter means which can split the laser radiation into at leas... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7216196 | Memory hub and method for memory system performance monitoring A memory module includes a memory hub coupled to several memory devices. The memory hub includes at least one performance counter that tracks one or more system metrics—for example, page hit rate, number or percentage of prefetch hits, cache hit rate or percentage... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7210059 | System and method for on-board diagnostics of memory modules A memory hub includes an on-board diagnostic engine through which diagnostic testing and evaluation of the memory system can be performed. The memory hub includes a link interface for receiving memory requests for access to memory devices of the memory system and a ... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7200024 | System and method for optically interconnecting memory devices A memory device includes a semiconductor substrate in which memory circuitry has been fabricated. An address converter and a control signal converter are coupled to an address decoder and control logic, respectively. The address and control converters are operable t... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7122837 | Structures formed in diamond N-V centers in diamond are created in a controlled manner. In one embodiment, a single crystal diamond is formed using a CVD process, and then annealed to remove N-V centers. A thin layer of single crystal diamond is then formed with a controlled number of N-V cente... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7092272 | Mechanical memory A first-in-first-out (FIFO) microelectromechanical memory apparatus (also termed a mechanical memory) is disclosed. The mechanical memory utilizes a plurality of memory cells, with each memory cell having a beam which can be bowed in either of two directions of curv... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7046539 | Mechanical memory A first-in-first-out (FIFO) microelectromechanical memory apparatus (also termed a mechanical memory) is disclosed. The mechanical memory utilizes a plurality of memory cells, with each memory cell having a beam which can be bowed in either of two directions of curv... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7042752 | IC card system using photo-detectors for protection A semiconductor integrated circuit capable of protection from card hacking, by which erroneous actions are actively induced by irradiation with light and protected secret information is illegitimately acquired, is to be provided. Photodetectors, configured by a stan... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7011613 | Spindle comprising a data storage element The invention relates to a spindle (9) for a machine tool, having a housing (12) to accommodate an electric motor (11) and a shaft (13) driven by the latter and having a tool holder for a tool (10) for machining workpieces, at leas... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7010898 | Tool with a sensor chip The invention relates to a tool, especially in a packaging machine, for closing cavities in packaging and/or sealing and cutting packaging. The tool is raised and lowered by a lifting device. The invention also relates to a packaging machine comprising the tool and ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6999657 | High density optical data storage A data storage apparatus includes an array of optical fibers. The array has a first end and a second end. The first end of the array includes multiple optical fiber ends, each optical fiber end having an end face adapted for receiving light of a wavelength λ into t... | 02/14/2006 |
| 6975527 | Memory device layout A number of memory array units are placed on a die. Each memory array within a unit is coupled to a channel that includes one or more data lines coupled to a pad on the die. Each memory array unit utilizes a different channel. Memory array units are grouped together... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6963677 | Optical memory and logic using cross-switches An all-optical, asynchronous binary storage cell implemented by optically induced total internal reflection cross-junction waveguide switches. The term “all-optical” refers to directing of optical data signals as a result of optical control signal inputs without... | 11/08/2005 |
