System, method, and computer program product for analyzing monitor data information from a plurality of memory devices having finite endurance and/or retention
US8316173B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C2029/0409
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method according to one embodiment includes gathering monitor data information from a plurality of memory devices having finite endurance and/or retention, the monitor data being data of known content stored in dedicated memory cells of known write cycle count; analyzing the monitor data information; and taking an action relating to at least one of the devices based on the analyzing. Additional systems, methods, and computer program products are also disclosed.
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