Power Supply Mapping Detection for Memory Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for implementing low power consumption in memory devices, such as DRAM, are inefficient due to labor-intensive manual detection of power supply connection errors and inability to comprehensively check the connection relationship between function modules and power supplies, leading to ineffective power management.

Innovation Solution

A method and device for power supply mapping detection that automatically determine connection errors by comparing the voltage value of the power supply signal with a standard voltage value for each function module, using binary bit data representation to accurately match voltage values and account for fluctuations, thereby facilitating error correction and reliable power supply implementation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual detection of power supply connection errors is used, then the detection process can be performed, but the detection efficiency is low and labor-intensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection efficiencyVSAvoidlabor-intensive operation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-detection of power supply connection errors by automatically comparing voltage values without requiring external manual intervention. The detection device autonomously identifies mismatches between actual and expected voltage values, enabling the system to detect and report errors independently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical detection methods with an automated electronic detection system that uses voltage measurement and comparison circuits. This substitution eliminates the need for physical inspection and manual testing, significantly improving detection efficiency and reducing labor requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If comprehensive checking of power supply connections is implemented, then detection accuracy improves, but the complexity of the detection system increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection accuracyVSAvoiddetection system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The detection system is divided into independent functional modules: voltage measurement units for each function module, comparison units that match measured values against standard values, and error identification units. This segmentation allows comprehensive checking of multiple power supply connections without creating a monolithic complex system, as each module operates independently and can be implemented separately.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Speed

If automated voltage comparison is used, then detection speed increases, but the requirement for precise voltage measurement increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection speedVSAvoidvoltage measurement precision
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system continuously monitors voltage values and provides feedback by comparing measured voltages against standard voltage values. This feedback mechanism enables rapid detection of deviations while maintaining measurement precision through iterative comparison and error identification, allowing the system to achieve both high speed and high accuracy in power supply connection detection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS11892520B2Method and device for power supply mapping detection, electronic device, and medium
Publication Date: 2024.02.06 CHANGXIN MEMORY TECH INC
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  • US11892520B2 patent drawing
  • US11892520B2 patent drawing

AI summary

A method and device for power supply mapping detection, and medium include the following operations. A voltage value of a power supply signal is obtained according to the power supply signal currently received by a function module; it is detected whether the voltage value of the power supply signal matches a standard voltage value corresponding to the function module; and responsive to the voltage value of the power supply signal not matching the standard voltage value corresponding to the function module, it is determined that a connection error occurs in a power supply connection of the function module.