Alibaba Group Holding Limited
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEMORY EXPANSION WITH LOW OVERHEAD LATENCY

Abstract:

One embodiment provides a memory module for a computer system. The memory module can include a physical enclosure encompassing at least one multi-chip packaging (MCP) module and a memory interface for coupling the MCP module to a central processing unit (CPU) of the computer system. The MCP module can include a first memory chip, an extended-memory chip, and a memory controller for controlling access to the extended-memory chip.