Interface circuit system and method for performing power management operations in conjunction with only a portion of a memory circuit
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1. A sub-system, comprising:
- an interface circuit in communication with a plurality of memory circuits and a system, the interface circuit operable to perform a power management operation in association with only a portion of the memory circuits;
wherein the interface circuit is operable to simulate at least one virtual memory circuit.
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Abstract
A memory circuit power management system and method are provided. An interface circuit is in communication with a plurality of memory circuits and a system. In use, the interface circuit is operable to perform a power management operation in association with only a portion of the memory circuits
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1. A sub-system, comprising:
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an interface circuit in communication with a plurality of memory circuits and a system, the interface circuit operable to perform a power management operation in association with only a portion of the memory circuits; wherein the interface circuit is operable to simulate at least one virtual memory circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method, comprising:
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interfacing a plurality of physical memory circuits and a system; simulating at least one virtual memory circuit; and performing a power management operation in association with only a portion of the at least one virtual memory circuit.
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19. A system, comprising:
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a plurality of physical memory circuits; and an interface circuit in communication with the physical memory circuits and a system, the interface circuit operable to interface the physical memory circuits and the system for simulating at least one virtual memory circuit and performing a power management operation in association with only a portion of the at least one virtual memory circuit.
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