Integrated Power Supply Circuit for Adaptive Memory Voltage Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing storage devices face challenges in efficiently managing power sources to drive memories and controllers due to varying types and configurations, necessitating improved control and management of voltage supply.
Innovation Solution
A semiconductor package with a power supply circuit that adjusts internal driving voltage based on external voltage levels and operation states, utilizing a power management circuit to optimize voltage distribution through external and internal interconnections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a power supply circuit is integrated within the semiconductor package to supply voltage to memory and controller, then power management efficiency and adaptability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply circuit is integrated within the semiconductor package alongside the memory and controller, merging multiple functions into a single compact unit. This integration enables efficient power management while maintaining adaptability across different storage device types without requiring separate external power management components.
Solution Approach 2:
The power supply circuit is designed with multi-functionality to handle various voltage levels and configuration requirements of different storage device types. It can adaptively supply power to both memory and controller components, providing universal applicability across diverse storage device architectures.
2Use of energy by moving object
If voltage levels are dynamically adjusted based on operation states, then energy efficiency is improved, but control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power supply circuit dynamically adjusts voltage levels based on the operational states of memory and controller components. It can switch between different voltage levels (e.g., 3.3V, 1.8V, 1.2V) depending on the active mode, enabling energy-efficient power management that adapts to changing operational requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The circuit incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor operational states and automatically adjust voltage supply accordingly. This feedback control enables the system to optimize energy consumption by supplying appropriate voltage levels based on real-time operational conditions without requiring complex external control logic.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure may provide a storage device including a semiconductor package on which a memory and a power supply circuit are disposed. The power supply circuit included in the semiconductor package may control supply of an internal driving voltage based on whether an external driving voltage is supplied, and the efficiency of supplying a voltage for driving the semiconductor package may be improved by adjusting supply of the internal driving voltage depending on an operation state of the memory.