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System and method for use of on-chip non-volatile memory write cache

US7882299B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2004
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2216/14
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of programming a non-volatile memory array using an on-chip write cache is disclosed. Individual data packets received by the memory system are stored in cache memory. More than one data packet may be stored in this way and then programmed to a single page of the non-volatile array. This results in more efficient use of storage space in the non-volatile array.

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