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Estimation of memory cell wear level based on saturation current

US8717826B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2012
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/349
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method includes measuring a saturation current flowing through one or more analog memory cells. A wear level of the memory cells is deduced from the measured saturation current. Storage of data in the memory cells is configured based on the deduced wear level.

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