Vector Registers Implemented in Memory Cells
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current memory systems face inefficiencies in data access times and increased manufacturing costs due to the need for external registers, as accessing data from memory devices is slower than from registers local to the processing resource.
Innovation Solution
Implementing vector registers within an array of memory cells, where rows of the array serve as registers, allowing for faster data access and reduced manufacturing costs by using map registers to map vector registers to memory cells, enabling shared instruction sets between internal and external processing resources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If external registers are used for data storage, then data access speed is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the memory array and register functions into a unified structure where memory cells can serve dual purposes. The memory array is configured to directly perform register operations, eliminating the need for separate external registers. This merging approach maintains fast data access while reducing manufacturing costs by consolidating components.
Solution Approach 2:
The memory cells are designed with multi-functionality, capable of operating both as standard memory storage and as registers. By configuring the memory array to support register-like operations directly, the system achieves universal functionality without requiring dedicated register components, thus improving data access speed while controlling manufacturing costs.
2Loss of time
If separate external registers are implemented, then data access time is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the memory array and register operations into a single integrated structure. The memory cells are configured to directly perform register functions, eliminating the need for separate external register components. This integration reduces device complexity while maintaining fast data access times.
Solution Approach 2:
The memory array is designed with universal functionality to perform both memory storage and register operations. By enabling the memory cells to directly execute register-like operations through configuration, the system reduces device complexity while achieving rapid data access without requiring additional specialized components.
3Ease of manufacture
If memory cells are used as registers, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but data access speed may decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by configuring the memory cells with specific operational parameters that enable register-like performance. By adjusting the operational mode and timing parameters of the memory cells, the system achieves fast data access speeds comparable to traditional registers while maintaining the manufacturing cost benefits of using standard memory cell structures.
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AI summary
Systems and methods related to implementing vector registers in memory. A memory system for implementing vector registers in memory can include an array of memory cells, where a plurality of rows in the array serve as a plurality of vector registers as defined by an instruction set architecture. The memory system for implementing vector registers in memory can also include a processing resource configured to, responsive to receiving a command to perform a particular vector operation on a particular vector register, access a particular row of the array serving as the particular register to perform the vector operation.