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Error correction for multi-level cell memory with overwrite capability

US7356755B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2003
Grant dateApr 8, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2211/5641
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-level cell memory that includes storing data in multiple cell densities is disclosed. The multi-level cell memory selectively includes error correction code. The multi-level cell memory may also include splitting cells into higher bits and lower bits in codewords.

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