Abstract: In some examples, a memory device includes a plurality of rows of memory cells, a plurality of victim counters associated with respective rows of memory cells of the plurality of rows of memory cells, and a plurality of aggressor counters associated with the respective rows of memory cells. A first victim counter of the plurality of counters is associated with a first row of the plurality of rows of memory cells, the first victim counter to advance in response to advances in counts of aggressor counters associated with neighboring rows of memory cells that are neighbors of the first row.

Abstract: One aspect of the instant application provides techniques to reduce the amount of crosstalk on single-ended signals in the pin field region of an integrated circuit device on a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB can include a plurality of layers and an array of vias comprising a plurality of rows configured to route signals across layers. An inner layer of the PCB can include first and second signal traces positioned between first and second adjacent rows of the vias, the first signal trace positioned adjacent to the first row and the second signal trace positioned adjacent to the second row. The first signal trace can include at least one curved segment that curves around a substantial portion of a corresponding via in the first row such that separation between the first and second signal traces varies along the curved segment.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a secondary authentication of a memory module. A nonce key is written to a nonce register of a register array on the memory module, the nonce register being accessible over two different interfaces. In various embodiments, the nonce key may be generated by a management system of the computing platform after performing one or more authentication processes for a memory module over a management interface. Authentication information for use in performing authentication can be stored in an identification component on the memory module. If authentication is successful, the management system can generate the nonce key and write it to the nonce register. Upon receiving a request to access an address, a memory controller can read the nonce register of the memory module at the requested address and compare the nonce key to an identifier included in the request.

Abstract: One aspect of the instant application provides techniques to reduce the amount of crosstalk on single-ended signals in the pin field region of an integrated circuit device on a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB can include a plurality of layers and an array of vias comprising a plurality of rows configured to route signals across layers. An inner layer of the PCB can include first and second signal traces positioned between first and second adjacent rows of the vias, the first signal trace positioned adjacent to the first row and the second signal trace positioned adjacent to the second row. The first signal trace can include at least one curved segment that curves around a substantial portion of a corresponding via in the first row such that separation between the first and second signal traces varies along the curved segment.

Abstract: A process includes a port of a bridge providing a reference clock signal to a first end of an interconnect extending between the first port and a network interface controller. The reference clock signal propagates over the interconnect to provide, at a second end of the interconnect, a delayed reference clock signal at the network interface controller. Pursuant to the process, the bridge senses a timing of the delayed reference clock signal. The process includes communicating management traffic between a network interface of a baseboard management controller and the network interface controller via the interconnect. The communication of the management traffic includes the port, responsive to the sensing of the timing of the delayed reference clock signal, synchronizing communication of data with the first end of the interconnect to the delayed reference clock signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a secondary authentication of a memory module. A nonce key is written to a nonce register of a register array on the memory module, the nonce register being accessible over two different interfaces. In various embodiments, the nonce key may be generated by a management system of the computing platform after performing one or more authentication processes for a memory module over a management interface. Authentication information for use in performing authentication can be stored in an identification component on the memory module. If authentication is successful, the management system can generate the nonce key and write it to the nonce register. Upon receiving a request to access an address, a memory controller can read the nonce register of the memory module at the requested address and compare the nonce key to an identifier included in the request.

Abstract: Systems and assemblies are provided for transposition channel routing where the characteristics of an escape route can be modified on a printed circuit board (PCB) in a manner that reduces crosstalk and realizes significant signal quality improvement. The techniques involve “transposition” of a signal line pair on the PCB, reduces effect coupling coefficients for individual aggressor signals, thereby reducing the crosstalk. Transposition channel routing techniques can also be applied to other areas on a PCB (e.g., other than escape routes) where space is constrained and other mitigation techniques are not possible. The PCB can include an array of contact pads, a plurality of signal line pairs that include an escape route. One or more transposition junctions disposed within the escape route can route a signal line pair from a first routing channel in the escape route into a second routing channel in the escape route.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for binding one or more components to an identification component of a hardware module. Each of the serial numbers for the one or more components are included within a module-specific authentication certificate that is stored within the identification component of the hardware module. When connected to a computing platform, an authentication system of the computing platform is capable of retrieving the module-specific authentication certificate. The authentication system can compare the list of serial numbers included in the module-specific authentication certificate with one or more serial numbers read over a first interface. If the two lists of serial numbers match, the authentication system can flag the hardware module as authenticate through authentication of all components of the hardware module.

Abstract: A process includes a port of a bridge providing a reference clock signal to a first end of an interconnect extending between the first port and a network interface controller. The reference clock signal propagates over the interconnect to provide, at a second end of the interconnect, a delayed reference clock signal at the network interface controller. Pursuant to the process, the bridge senses a timing of the delayed reference clock signal. The process includes communicating management traffic between a network interface of a baseboard management controller and the network interface controller via the interconnect. The communication of the management traffic includes the port, responsive to the sensing of the timing of the delayed reference clock signal, synchronizing communication of data with the first end of the interconnect to the delayed reference clock signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for a secondary authentication of a memory module. A nonce key is written to a nonce register of a register array on the memory module, the nonce register being accessible over two different interfaces. In various embodiments, the nonce key may be generated by a management system of the computing platform after performing one or more authentication processes for a memory module over a management interface. Authentication information for use in performing authentication can be stored in an identification component on the memory module. If authentication is successful, the management system can generate the nonce key and write it to the nonce register. Upon receiving a request to access an address, a memory controller can read the nonce register of the memory module at the requested address and compare the nonce key to an identifier included in the request.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a row hammer in a memory comprising a plurality of memory cells arranged in a plurality of rows may include: a plurality of detection cells in a subject row of memory cells, the detection cells to be set to respective initial states and configured to transition to a state different from their initial states in response to activations of memory cells in an adjacent row of memory cells; a comparison circuit to compare current states of the detection cells with initial states of the detection cells and to determine whether any of the detection cells have a current state that is different from their corresponding initial states; and a trigger circuit to trigger a refresh of the memory cells in the subject row based on a detection of detection cells in the subject row having current states that are different from their corresponding initial states.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a memory module that enables online repair of defective memory cells. The memory module includes a memory array storing data, a self-test controller coupled to the memory array and configured to perform a self-test on a region within the memory array without interrupting operations of the memory module, and a memory-repair module configured to repair a defective memory cell identified by the self-test controller.

Abstract: A technique includes determining, via an analog circuit, where an access rate of a memory row associated with a memory device exceeds a threshold. In various examples, upon a determination that the access rate exceeds the threshold, the technique may further comprise generating an alert to indicate possible corruption of data stored in an adjacent row to the memory row.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a memory module. The memory module includes a plurality of rows of memory cells, with a respective row comprising one or more canary memory cells that are more susceptible to disturbance than non-canary memory cells, and a disturbance-detection circuit coupled to at least one canary memory cell of a corresponding row and configured to output a control signal in response to the disturbance to the canary memory cell exceeding a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a memory module that enables online repair of defective memory cells. The memory module includes a memory array storing data, a self-test controller coupled to the memory array and configured to perform a self-test on a region within the memory array without interrupting operations of the memory module, and a memory-repair module configured to repair a defective memory cell identified by the self-test controller.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a memory module. The memory module includes a plurality of rows of memory cells, with a respective row comprising one or more canary memory cells that are more susceptible to disturbance than non-canary memory cells, and a disturbance-detection circuit coupled to at least one canary memory cell of a corresponding row and configured to output a control signal in response to the disturbance to the canary memory cell exceeding a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Systems and assemblies are provided for transposition channel routing where the characteristics of an escape route can be modified on a printed circuit board (PCB) in a manner that reduces crosstalk and realizes significant signal quality improvement. The techniques involve “transposition” of a signal line pair on the PCB, reduces effect coupling coefficients for individual aggressor signals, thereby reducing the crosstalk. Transposition channel routing techniques can also be applied to other areas on a PCB (e.g., other than escape routes) where space is constrained and other mitigation techniques are not possible. The PCB can include an array of contact pads, a plurality of signal line pairs that include an escape route. One or more transposition junctions disposed within the escape route can route a signal line pair from a first routing channel in the escape route into a second routing channel in the escape route.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a row hammer in a memory comprising a plurality of memory cells arranged in a plurality of rows may include: a plurality of detection cells in a subject row of memory cells, the detection cells to be set to respective initial states and configured to transition to a state different from their initial states in response to activations of memory cells in an adjacent row of memory cells; a comparison circuit to compare current states of the detection cells with initial states of the detection cells and to determine whether any of the detection cells have a current state that is different from their corresponding initial states; and a trigger circuit to trigger a refresh of the memory cells in the subject row based on a detection of detection cells in the subject row having current states that are different from their corresponding initial states.

Abstract: Systems and assemblies are provided for exchanged signal routing where the characteristics of an escape route can be modified on a printed circuit board (PCB) in a manner that reduces crosstalk and realizes significant signal quality improvement. Exchanged signal routing techniques involve “exchanging” the signal routing lanes on the PCB, which reduces coupled signal amplitude and phase relationship. Exchanged signal routing techniques can also be applied to other areas on a PCB (e.g., other than escape routes) where space is constrained and other mitigation techniques are not possible. A printed circuit board (PCB) can include an array of contact pads, a plurality of signal lines that include an escape route. One or more exchange junctions disposed within the escape route can route a first signal line of a first routing channel in the escape route into a second routing channel in the escape route.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for binding one or more components to an identification component of a hardware module. Each of the serial numbers for the one or more components are included within a module-specific authentication certificate that is stored within the identification component of the hardware module. When connected to a computing platform, an authentication system of the computing platform is capable of retrieving the module-specific authentication certificate. The authentication system can compare the list of serial numbers included in the module-specific authentication certificate with one or more serial numbers read over a first interface. If the two lists of serial numbers match, the authentication system can flag the hardware module as authenticate through authentication of all components of the hardware module.