DIMM Temperature-Sensing Scenario Mode with Integrated LED Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional memory modules face instability and increased Soft Error Rate due to high working temperatures, with existing temperature-sensing systems being costly and inaccurate, and lacking integration with light-emitting mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A dual inline memory module with temperature-sensing scenario modes, featuring a module board with EEPROM components and LED components, where the EEPROM's built-in temperature sensor monitors and adjusts the LED's lighting scenarios, sharing power and signal systems to accurately reflect temperature conditions and enhance heat dissipation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If an independent temperature sensing system and light-emitting control system are used to monitor and indicate temperature, then temperature monitoring capability is improved, but manufacturing cost significantly increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the temperature sensing function and light-emitting control function into a single integrated controller. The controller includes a temperature sensor that directly controls the LED components, eliminating the need for separate independent sensing and control systems. This integration maintains accurate temperature monitoring capability while significantly reducing manufacturing cost by consolidating multiple functions into one component.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated controller serves multiple functions: it acts as both the temperature sensor and the light-emitting control device. By making the controller multi-functional, the system achieves comprehensive temperature monitoring and indication without requiring separate dedicated components for each function, thereby reducing overall system cost and complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different temperature sensors with different sensing locations and structures are used for light-emitting control and memory refreshing control, then specific temperature control is improved, but temperature measurement accuracy consistency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a single integrated temperature sensor within the controller to monitor temperature for both light-emitting control and memory refreshing control. This unified sensing approach ensures that both control functions rely on the same temperature measurement, guaranteeing consistency and accuracy across different temperature control scenarios while maintaining the versatility to handle multiple control requirements.
3Ease of manufacture
If the light bar is directly clamped to the module board with LED components inside, then assembly is simplified, but LED components are vulnerable to damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the heat dissipation structure into separate heat spreader components that are positioned around the LED components rather than directly clamping them. This segmentation allows the light bar to be securely mounted for easy assembly while the heat spreaders act as protective barriers, preventing direct contact and potential damage to the LED components during assembly and operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The heat spreaders serve as intermediary elements between the clamping structure and the LED components. These intermediaries provide both mechanical support for easy assembly and protective function to prevent damage to the sensitive LED components, simultaneously achieving assembly simplicity and component reliability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution allows for precise temperature monitoring and adjustment, reducing manufacturing costs and improving system stability by accurately indicating overheating conditions and optimizing performance through coordinated LED lighting and fan speed adjustments.
Implementation Method 1
the light-emitting controller includes a temperature sensor to measure operating temperatures, to convert the measured temperature into a signal
Implementation Method 2
to feedback to the light-emitting controller to modulate the emitting frequency of LED components according to the measured temperature
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a dual inline memory module with temperature-sensing scenario modes. A plurality of volatile memory components and an EEPROM component are disposed on a module board. A plurality of LED components and a scenario-lighting controller are disposed at a radiant side of the module board. A light bar is located at the radiant side of the module board without direct installing relationship. A plurality of clamping-type heat spreaders are fastened to one another in a manner that the light bar is tightly clamped. Therein, the power of the scenario-lighting controller component is shared and linked with the power supply system of the LED components and the signals of the scenario-lighting controller component are shared and linked with the signal connection system of the EEPROM component. Accordingly, the lighting scenario performances controlled by the scenario-lighting controller accord with the sensing temperatures to adjust memory refreshing frequencies to avoid any incorrect performance caused by sensed temperature differences.