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Method and system for error correction in flash memory

US8473812B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2010
Grant dateJun 25, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2211/563
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A multi-level solid state non-volatile memory array has memory cells that store data using a first number of digital levels. A controller of the memory array encodes a series of data bits to generate a series of encoded data bits, and converts the series of encoded data bits into a series of data symbols. The controller sends, to the memory array, a stored series of data symbols based on the series of data symbols for storage in a memory cell of the multi-level solid state non-volatile memory array. The controller generates an output signal based on data associated with the stored series of data symbols. The output signal is characterized by a second number of digital levels greater than the first number of digital levels. The controller outputs a series of output data symbols based on the output signal.

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