Methods and apparatus for extending the effective thermal operating range of a memory
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1. A memory integrated circuit (“
- IC”
) comprising;
a control circuit that provides a first output signal when a temperature of the memory IC is above a predetermined temperature, and a second output signal when the temperature of the memory IC is below the predetermined temperature;
a heating element adapted to heat the memory IC when the control circuit provides the second output signal; and
a memory cell comprising a diode designed to operate above the predetermined temperature.
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Abstract
Apparatus and systems are provided for thermal regulation of a memory integrated circuit (“IC”). The apparatus and systems may include a thermal sensor on a memory IC, and a heating element coupled to the thermal sensor. The heating element is adapted to heat the memory IC in response to a signal from the thermal sensor. Other aspects are also provided.
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1. A memory integrated circuit (“
- IC”
) comprising;a control circuit that provides a first output signal when a temperature of the memory IC is above a predetermined temperature, and a second output signal when the temperature of the memory IC is below the predetermined temperature; a heating element adapted to heat the memory IC when the control circuit provides the second output signal; and a memory cell comprising a diode designed to operate above the predetermined temperature. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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