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Dynamic power distribution

  • US 9,372,519 B2
  • Filed: 03/06/2013
  • Issued: 06/21/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/27/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for dynamically sharing power grids of a memory device, the memory device comprising a memory vault, a memory controller, and a processing element, the system comprising:

  • a first power grid, a second power grid and a first switch;

    a first power supply configured to provide power to the first power grid in a first component of the memory device, the first power grid directing power to internal points within the first component, the first component located on at least one of the memory vault, the memory controller, and the processing element;

    a second power supply configured to provide power to the second power grid in a second component of the memory device, the second power grid directing power to internal points within the second component, the second component located on at least one of the memory vault, the memory controller, and the processing element, the second component different than the first component; and

    a controller configured to dynamically change a state of the first switch that controls a sharing of power between the first power grid and the second power grid during a runtime of the memory device.

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