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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 25, 2026
Filed:
Aug. 20, 2024
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Srikar Pradyumna Matam, Cupertino, CA (US);
Zhen Liu, Austin, TX (US);
Michael A. Dreesen, Austin, TX (US);
Apple Inc., Cupertino, CA (US);
Abstract
An apparatus may include a memory controller circuit, and a first memory circuit coupled to the memory controller circuit. The first memory circuit may include a plurality of first memory cells, first local access circuitry, and a first set of repeater circuits. The apparatus may further include a second memory circuit coupled to the first set of repeater circuits. The second memory circuit may include a plurality of second memory cells and second local access circuitry. The memory controller circuit may be configured to place the first memory circuit into a reduced power state and access the second memory circuit via the first set of repeater circuits.