Flash memory/disk drive interface and method for same
US7979614B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F3/0676
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A disk controller for coupling a disk drive to a host includes an interface controller and a buffer memory. The interface controller is configured to interface the disk drive to the host using a NAND flash memory interface having a 14-line bus. The interface controller includes a flash controller configured to emulate data transfer protocols of the disk drive, including interpreting flash commands received from the host via the 14-line bus of the NAND flash memory interface, and generating control signals to control the disk drive. The control signals are generated based on the interpreted flash commands. The buffer memory is configured to store data received from the host and the disk drive.
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