Memory Write Request Grouping for Response Bandwidth Efficiency

The patent combines multiple individual acknowledgment responses into a single batched acknowledgment response. The memory controller groups multiple write requests that target the same memory bank and sends one consolidated acknowledgment response for the entire group, rather than sending separate responses for each write request. This merging approach maintains reliability by ensuring all clients receive confirmation of their write operations while dramatically reducing response command bandwidth consumption.

The patent uses a copy of the write request information to generate the acknowledgment response. Instead of requiring individual response transactions, the memory controller creates an acknowledgment response that copies and confirms the status of multiple write requests in a single communication event. This copying mechanism allows efficient bandwidth utilization while preserving the ability to track each individual write operation's completion status.

The patent merges multiple acknowledgment responses into a single batched response, reducing the frequency of communication events between the memory controller and clients. By grouping multiple write requests and sending one consolidated acknowledgment, the system maintains reliable write completion confirmation while significantly reducing power consumption associated with frequent signal transmissions and receiver activation.

The patent implements periodic batching of acknowledgment responses rather than continuous individual responses. The memory controller accumulates write requests over a defined period or until a threshold is reached, then sends a single acknowledgment response for the accumulated group. This periodic action pattern reduces power consumption by creating intervals of reduced communication activity while still providing timely confirmation of write operations.