Memory Controller Periodic Command Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing memory systems face complexity and performance deterioration issues, leading to inefficiencies in data processing due to irregular command processing times and queue capacity limitations, which affect stability and reliability.
Innovation Solution
A memory system with a controller that manages commands and operations at regular time duration intervals, optimizing processing times and idle times to maintain stability and efficiency by setting intervals based on command capabilities and queue capacities, ensuring regular processing and transfer of commands and results.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If commands are processed irregularly without time interval management, then the memory system can handle varying command types, but performance deteriorates and complexity increases due to queue capacity limitations and unstable processing times
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic action by establishing regular time duration intervals for processing commands and command operations. The controller receives commands, performs operations, and provides results at predetermined time intervals, transforming irregular processing into a periodic, predictable pattern that improves efficiency while reducing complexity through standardized timing mechanisms
2Reliability
If the memory system processes commands at irregular intervals, then it can adapt to different command types, but stability and reliability deteriorate due to unpredictable processing times
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies periodic action by setting regular time duration intervals for command processing. The controller operates in a cyclic manner, receiving commands, executing operations, and providing results at consistent time intervals, which eliminates unpredictable processing times and establishes stable, reliable operational patterns
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making the time duration interval adjustable and adaptable. The controller can modify the interval based on command capabilities and queue capacities, allowing the system to dynamically optimize performance while maintaining regular processing patterns, thus balancing stability with flexibility
3Productivity
If the controller manages commands without regular time intervals, then queue capacity can be maximized, but performance deteriorates due to idle time and processing inefficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies continuity of useful action by ensuring the controller continuously processes commands at regular time intervals without unnecessary idle periods. The systematic timing ensures that processing activities are sustained continuously, maximizing throughput while minimizing energy-wasting idle states through optimized interval management
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AI summary
A memory system may include: a memory device; and a controller suitable for: receiving a plurality of commands from a host; performing command operations corresponding to the commands to the memory device; providing operation results of the command operations to the host; and performing processing results including processing receptions of the commands, requests for performing the command operations and operation results for the command operations at a regular time duration interval.