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Data storage system having multi-bit memory device and operating method thereof

US8964468B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2014
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2211/5643
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data storage device includes a non-volatile memory device which includes a memory cell array; and a memory controller which includes a buffer memory. The operating method of the data storage device includes storing data in the buffer memory, and determining whether the data stored in the buffer memory is data accompanying a buffer program operation of the memory cell array. When the data stored in the buffer memory is data accompanying the buffer program operation, the method further includes determining whether a main program operation on the memory cell array is required, and when a main program operation on the memory cell array is required, determining a program pattern of the main program operation on the memory cell array. The method further includes issuing a set of commands for the main program operation on the memory cell array to the multi-bit memory device based on the program pattern.

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