BIST-assisted tuning scheme for minimizing io-channel power of TSV-based 3D DRAMs

Yun Chao Yu, Chi Chun Yang, Jin Fu Li, Chih Yen Lo, Chao Hsun Chen, Jenn Shiang Lai, Ding Ming Kwai, Yung Fa Chou, Cheng Wen Wu

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Abstract

Three-dimensional dynamic random access memory (3D DRAM) using through-silicon via (TSV) has been acknowledged as one good approach for overcoming the memory wall. However, the IO-channel power of a TSV-based 3D DRAM represents a significant portion of the 3D DRAM power. In this paper, we propose a built-in self-test (BIST) -assisted tuning scheme to adjust the driving capability of programmable drivers to fit the number of stacked 3D DRAM dies such that the IO-channel power can be minimized. A BIST design supporting specific test patterns and test flow for the driver tuning is proposed as well. Simulation results show that about 6.16×10 - 2 J energy saving can be achieved for a logic-DRAM stack with 150fF/die TSV load under 100s write operations if the proposed BIST-assisted tuning scheme is implemented in the logic die.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 23rd Asian Test Symposium, ATS 2014
Place of PublicationHsinchu
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479960309
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014 Dec 7
Event23rd Asian Test Symposium, ATS 2014 - Hangzhou, China
Duration: 2014 Nov 162014 Nov 19

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Asian Test Symposium
ISSN (Print)1081-7735

Other

Other23rd Asian Test Symposium, ATS 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityHangzhou
Period14-11-1614-11-19

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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