Input Data Buffer Gain Control for Lower DRAM Power

The patent implements dynamic power gain adjustment in the input data buffer circuit. The circuit automatically adapts its power consumption characteristics by dynamically controlling the power gain of the buffer based on the characteristics of the incoming data signal, rather than operating at fixed high power levels. This dynamic adaptation allows the system to maintain high-speed data transmission capability when needed while reducing power consumption during normal operation.

The patent changes the power gain parameter of the input data buffer circuit to optimize power consumption. By adjusting the power gain parameter based on data signal characteristics, the circuit can achieve high-speed transmission when high gain is required while operating at lower power levels during normal conditions, thus resolving the contradiction between speed and power consumption.

The patent employs a feedback mechanism where the input data buffer circuit receives feedback information about the data signal characteristics and automatically adjusts its power gain accordingly. This feedback control ensures that the power gain is optimized to maintain signal quality and transmission reliability only when necessary, rather than continuously operating at high power levels, thus maintaining reliability while reducing overall power consumption.

The input data buffer circuit is designed to self-adjust its power gain based on the characteristics of the incoming data signal. The circuit automatically detects signal conditions and controls its own power consumption characteristics without external intervention, ensuring that power gain is increased only when the data signal characteristics require it for reliable transmission.