Non-volatile memory storage device including an interface select switch and associated method
US7584304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C7/1006
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
We describe and claim an improved non-volatile memory storage device including an interface select switch and associated method. The device comprises a non-volatile memory, and an interface unit including a plurality of storage interfaces, the interface unit to select a storage interface from the plurality of storage interfaces responsive to a selection signal, where the non-volatile memory to exchange data with a host external to the device via the selected storage interface. In an embodiment, the selected storage interface is an ATA storage interface to convert the exchanged data in accordance with an ATA protocol when selected responsive to the selection signal. In another embodiment, the selected storage interface is a SATA storage interface to convert the exchanged data in accordance with a SATA protocol when selected responsive to the selection signal.
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