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Methods for testing a storage unit and apparatuses using the same

US10636506B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2017
Grant dateApr 28, 2020
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M13/2906
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention introduces a method for testing a storage unit, performed by a processing unit, including at least the following steps: after receiving a test write command from a host device through a first access interface, directing a second access interface to receive a first test pattern from a test writer and program the first test pattern into a PBA (Physical Block Address) of a storage unit; directing the second access interface to read a second test pattern from the PBA of the storage unit and output the second test pattern to a test reader; receiving a test result from the test reader; and generating a test message according to the test result and replying with the test message to the host device.

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