Dynamic host memory allocation to a memory controller
US10613778B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/7203
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Technology is described herein for operating non-volatile storage. One aspect is an apparatus that dynamically changes an allocation of host memory that is for the exclusive use of a non-volatile memory controller. The non-volatile memory controller may make a runtime request for additional host memory that is for the exclusive use of the non-volatile memory controller. The non-volatile memory controller might use the additional host memory for a task such as garbage collection, and then release the host memory back to the host.
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