Memory systems and defective block management methods related thereto
US8417988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11C29/82
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Memory systems and related defective block management methods are provided. Methods for managing a defective block in a memory device include allocating a defective block when a memory block satisfies a defective block condition. The allocated defective block is cancelled when the allocated defective block satisfies a defective block cancellation condition.
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