Double-Buffered Memory Topology for Eight-DIMM High-Speed Channels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current data storage systems are limited by their memory capacity, which restricts the amount of data that can be processed effectively.
Innovation Solution
A double buffering memory topology configuration is implemented, utilizing a memory controller, data buffers, and dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs) to enhance data transfer rates and support multiple memory modules, allowing for increased memory capacity and efficient data processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If traditional memory topology is used, then system simplicity is maintained, but memory capacity is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The memory system is segmented into multiple independent DIMM modules (first set and second set) that can be independently addressed and accessed. Each DIMM module contains its own memory banks, allowing the system to scale capacity by adding modules without requiring a complete memory subsystem redesign. This segmentation enables support for up to eight DIMMs per channel while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular architecture.
2Quantity of substance
If memory capacity is increased, then data processing capability is improved, but data transfer rate is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a dual-channel memory architecture where data can be transferred through multiple parallel paths (Channel 0 and Channel 1). Each channel independently accesses different DIMM modules, effectively adding a dimensional aspect to data transfer. This parallelism allows the system to maintain high data transfer rates (1.3-1.6 gigatransfers per second) even when total memory capacity is increased by adding more DIMM modules across the channels.
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System and method for training and performing operations (e.g., read and write operations) on a double buffered memory topology. In some embodiments, eight DIMMs are coupled to a single channel. The training and operations schemes are configured with timing and signaling to allow training and operations with the double buffered memory topology. In some embodiments, the double buffered memory topology includes one or more buffers on a system board (e.g., motherboard).