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Generally-diagonal mapping of address space for row/column organizer memories

US5490264A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1993
Grant dateFeb 6, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C29/88
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for storing data in a generally-diagonal pattern in blocks of a flash EEPROM array by which the least number of memory cells are affected by a failure of either a row conductor or a column conductor, and apparatus for addressing the flash array to produce such a generally-diagonal storage pattern. The arrangement allows the simplest forms of error detection and correction circuitry to be utilized.

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