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Synchronous memory device utilizing request protocol and method of operation of same

  • US 6,128,696 A
  • Filed: 03/05/1999
  • Issued: 10/03/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/18/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of operation of a synchronous memory device having at least one memory section which includes a plurality of memory locations, the method comprising:

  • receiving an external clock signal having a fixed frequency;

    receiving a read request packet, including addressing information, synchronously with respect to the external clock signal;

    initiating an internal memory addressing operation, in response to the read request packet, wherein the internal memory addressing operation selects at least one memory location using the addressing information; and

    outputting data from the at least one memory location onto the external bus synchronously with respect to the external clock signal.

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