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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 21, 1999
Filed:
May. 16, 1997
Anthony P Gold, Wayne, PA (US);
Michael K Benton, Malvern, PA (US);
Philip C Bolyn, Norristown, PA (US);
Eric D Aho, Phoenixville, PA (US);
Mark D Luba, Plymouth Meeting, PA (US);
Unisys Corporation, Blue Bell, PA (US);
Abstract
A single ASIC memory controller has full interconnectivity between various modes on the ASIC: input controller, memory controller, and output controller. The single ASIC includes an input controller section, a memory controller section, and an output controller section. The ASIC architecture is designed to allow any of the sections to be bypassed. Using the bypass mechanism, the ASIC can be combined with other like ASICs to increase system performance and capabilities without the need for ASIC redesign. The ASIC design can be used in memory subsystems that are scalable depending on user requirements.