Memory Serializer Architecture With Latch Synchronization

The patent divides the data transmission system into multiple independent serializers (first serializer, second serializer, third serializer, fourth serializer) that process data from different memory banks simultaneously. Each serializer converts parallel data to serial data independently, and their outputs are combined through latch circuits. This segmentation enables parallel processing of data from multiple memory banks, significantly improving data transmission efficiency while distributing the complexity across modular units rather than requiring a single complex serializer.

The patent implements preliminary conversion of parallel data to serial data within each serializer before the data leaves the memory device. By converting parallel data to serial format in advance at the source (in the serializers connected to memory banks), the data is ready for serial communication interfaces without requiring additional conversion time at the interface level. This preliminary action ensures both interface compatibility and minimizes conversion time impact on overall performance.

The patent introduces latch circuits as intermediary elements between the multiple serializers and the final output. The latch circuits receive serial data from multiple serializers, synchronize them, and combine the outputs. This intermediary layer manages the synchronization complexity by providing a standardized interface that handles timing and coordination, allowing multiple serializers to operate independently while ensuring synchronized output. The latch circuits act as mediators that absorb the synchronization complexity rather than requiring direct coordination between serializers.