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Defect detection in memory based on active monitoring of read operations

US11520657B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2021
Grant dateDec 6, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F11/0793
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A first error rate based on a first read operation performed on a memory device is obtained. An individual data unit of the memory device that satisfies a first threshold criterion associated with a defect candidate is determined. A defect verification operation on the individual data unit to obtain a second error rate is performed. The individual data unit that satisfies a second threshold criterion associated with a defect is determined.

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