Microcontroller for non-volatile memory with combinational logic
US10971199B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C2211/5642
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A non-volatile memory system comprises a memory structure and a control circuit connected to the memory structure. The control circuit is configured to control the non-volatile memory structure to perform memory operations by generating and applying a set of control signals to the non-volatile memory structure The control circuit includes a programmable and reprogrammable microcontroller. For example, the microcontroller includes one or more processors that are programmed using software (e.g., firmware). The use of a programmable processor and software allows for updates and changes to be made easily. Additionally, to reduce the time taken to make some calculations, the microcontroller also includes one or more combinational logic circuits that are in communication with the one or more processors.
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