Memory Module Power Management Circuit Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for robust and efficient power management in integrated circuit devices to reduce power consumption, improve performance, and meet environmental and competitive pressures, as existing solutions have not adequately addressed these challenges.
Innovation Solution
A memory module with a power management system that includes a base power plane, a managed power plane, and a power management circuit that monitors and adjusts the input voltage to the managed power plane based on the memory array's power usage, allowing for intelligent power distribution and reduction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by moving object
If power management circuit monitors and adjusts input voltage to managed power plane, then power usage decreases by 10% to 25%, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power plane is segmented into a base power plane and a managed power plane, allowing selective power management of specific memory components. The power management circuit selectively connects or disconnects portions of the memory array from the power supply based on operational needs, enabling granular power control without managing the entire power system.
Solution Approach 2:
A power management circuit is introduced as an intermediary component between the power supply and the memory array. This circuit monitors power usage and dynamically adjusts voltage to the managed power plane, acting as a mediator that optimizes power distribution while isolating the complexity from the main memory operations.
2Temperature
If power management circuit dynamically adjusts voltage, then heat generation is reduced, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power management system implements dynamic voltage adjustment capabilities, allowing the managed power plane to receive variable voltage levels based on real-time operational demands. This dynamic control enables the system to reduce voltage and consequently heat generation during low-activity periods while maintaining full performance when needed, with the power management circuit adapting conditions in real-time.
3Productivity
If base power plane and managed power plane are electrically connected only through power management circuit, then power management efficiency improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The power management functionality is extracted as a separate, dedicated circuit that independently controls the managed power plane. This extraction allows the power management operations to be handled by a specialized component rather than being integrated into the main memory control logic, improving power management efficiency while containing the complexity increase to a specific module.
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AI summary
A memory module with power management system, and a method of operation of a memory module with power management system thereof, including: a base power plane; a power management circuit electrically connected to the base power plane; a managed power plane electrically connected to the base power plane only through the power management circuit; and a memory array electrically connected to the managed power plane.