Term #1,345
programmable resistance circuit
Claim Term
programmable resistance circuit
Origin matter
Dedicated termination dies for memory systems
Reference Case 1
FSP1845
Date Added
7/16/20
Created
7/16/20, 2:36 PM
Modified
7/16/20, 2:36 PM
Full Desc
"Programmable resistance circuit" refers to a type of on-die termination resistance circuit that includes a capability for changing a level of termination resistance based a data value, a register setting, logic, and/or how one or more switching components, such as transistors, are configured. The programmable resistance circuit is configured to provide a variable level of termination resistance. In certain embodiments, the programmable resistance circuit increases termination resistance by adding resistive elements in parallel by activating switches in the circuit.It should be noted that while a programmable resistance circuit is configured to provide a variable level of termination resistance based on a programmable resistance setting, the physical configuration of the programmable resistance circuit and its electronic components may result in the programmable resistance circuit providing one or more of a minimum termination resistance and a maximum termination resistance.