Dynamic microcode for non-volatile memory
US7925807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0661
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Providing for arbitration and dynamic downloading of microcode at a controller associated with electrically erasable non-volatile memory is described herein. By way of example, a download agent can be provided to a module of such non-volatile memory. Characteristics of the memory module and/or specifications of a host application can be utilized to select one or more memory control modules from a group of such control modules. A selected control module(s) can be installed at the controller via the download agent to provide non-default management of raw memory. Further, arbitration of multiple control modules can be implemented to select among various mechanisms to control/manage raw memory. Arbitration can be based, for instance, on specifications of a host device application. Accordingly, great flexibility and control of raw non-volatile memory can be provided for a host device at an application level.
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