Memory Technologies for Data Storage
Module EI7240
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Basic Information
EI7240 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered every semester.
This module description is valid from SS 2011 to WS 2019/20.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 180 h | 60 h | 6 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
The lecture will discuss technology details, limitations and challenges along the memory hierarchy in data storage systems.
Outline:
semiconductor memories:
-Cache
-DRAM
-Flash
-FeRAM
-MRAM
-PCRAM
-OTP
Emerging Memories:
-resistive memory technologies (STT, Memristor etc.)
-3D memory technologies
optical memories:
-CD, DVD, Blu-ray and extensions
-holographic memories
mechanical and magnetic memories:
-magnetic tape storage
-MEMS memories
historical memory devices
Outline:
semiconductor memories:
-Cache
-DRAM
-Flash
-FeRAM
-MRAM
-PCRAM
-OTP
Emerging Memories:
-resistive memory technologies (STT, Memristor etc.)
-3D memory technologies
optical memories:
-CD, DVD, Blu-ray and extensions
-holographic memories
mechanical and magnetic memories:
-magnetic tape storage
-MEMS memories
historical memory devices
Learning Outcome
After completion of this course, the student
- knows the economic and performance aspects of the memory hierarchy (evaluate)
- is able to evaluate pros and cons of different memory technologies
- knows which memory to choose for a given application (apply)
- knows what technology to choose for having memory w/o extra masks (apply)
- knows a metric how to benchmark different memory technologies (evaluate)
- knows the physical limitation for each memory technology (evaluate)
- knows the physical challenges for each technology (evaluate)
- understands the basic physics and technology for semiconductor memories
- understands the basic physics and technology for magnetic storage
- understands the basic physics and technology of insulators and high-k materials
- understands the basic physics and technology for phase-change and polymer materials for data storage
- knows architecture-based limitations of certain memory technologies (evaluate)
- has an overview of current nano-electronic challenges
- knows the economic and performance aspects of the memory hierarchy (evaluate)
- is able to evaluate pros and cons of different memory technologies
- knows which memory to choose for a given application (apply)
- knows what technology to choose for having memory w/o extra masks (apply)
- knows a metric how to benchmark different memory technologies (evaluate)
- knows the physical limitation for each memory technology (evaluate)
- knows the physical challenges for each technology (evaluate)
- understands the basic physics and technology for semiconductor memories
- understands the basic physics and technology for magnetic storage
- understands the basic physics and technology of insulators and high-k materials
- understands the basic physics and technology for phase-change and polymer materials for data storage
- knows architecture-based limitations of certain memory technologies (evaluate)
- has an overview of current nano-electronic challenges
Preconditions
Basic physical concepts, materials, electronic devices
The following modules should be passed before taking the course:
- Physik für Elektroingenieure
- Werkstoffe der Elektrotechnik
- Elektronische Bauelemente
The following modules should be passed before taking the course:
- Physik für Elektroingenieure
- Werkstoffe der Elektrotechnik
- Elektronische Bauelemente
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
WS 2022/3
SS 2022
WS 2021/2
SS 2021
WS 2020/1
SS 2020
WS 2019/20
SS 2019
WS 2018/9
SS 2018
WS 2017/8
SS 2017
WS 2016/7
SS 2016
WS 2015/6
SS 2015
WS 2014/5
SS 2014
WS 2013/4
SS 2013
WS 2012/3
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VI | 4 | Memory technologies for data storage |
Wed, 15:00–16:45, virtuell Thu, 13:15–15:45, N5325 |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
Lecture with discussion
readings assignments, case studies
Individual and group exercises and group presentations
In addition to the individual student's methods a consolidated
knowledge is targeted by repeated lessons in exercises and tutorials.
Teaching method:
During the lectures students are instructed in a teacher-centered style. The exercises are held in a student-centered way.
readings assignments, case studies
Individual and group exercises and group presentations
In addition to the individual student's methods a consolidated
knowledge is targeted by repeated lessons in exercises and tutorials.
Teaching method:
During the lectures students are instructed in a teacher-centered style. The exercises are held in a student-centered way.
Media
Presentations
hand-outs on Moodle
hand-outs on Moodle
Literature
The Art of Assembly Language, Randy Hall, eBook: http://webster.cs.ucr.edu/AoA/Windows/HTML/AoATOC.html
Volume 2: The basic system components
Volume 2: Memory architecture 6.1 - 6.6
Memory Systems: Cache, DRAM, Disk. Bruce Jacob, Spencer W. Ng, and David T. Wang, with contributions by Samuel Rodriguez. ISBN 978-0-12-379751-3, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, September 2007
Individual handouts and script
Volume 2: The basic system components
Volume 2: Memory architecture 6.1 - 6.6
Memory Systems: Cache, DRAM, Disk. Bruce Jacob, Spencer W. Ng, and David T. Wang, with contributions by Samuel Rodriguez. ISBN 978-0-12-379751-3, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers, September 2007
Individual handouts and script
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
A written examination is at the end of the semester.
The written examination is with closed book policy and no calculators are allowed.
It consists of questions that cover the knowledge of the course contents, hand calculations and drawings that cover the ability to solve and explain problems arising from the course content and related background questions.
The written examination is with closed book policy and no calculators are allowed.
It consists of questions that cover the knowledge of the course contents, hand calculations and drawings that cover the ability to solve and explain problems arising from the course content and related background questions.
Exam Repetition
There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.
Current exam dates
Currently TUMonline lists the following exam dates. In addition to the general information above please refer to the current information given during the course.
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Time | Location | Info | Registration |
| Memory Technology for Data Storage | |||
| 1180 |
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