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Systems and methods for transparently varying error correction code strength in a flash drive

US8972824B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2012
Grant dateMar 3, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 22, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C2029/0411
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and methods provide relatively low uncorrectable bit error rates, low write amplification, long life, fast and efficient retrieval, and efficient storage density such that a solid-state drive (SSD) can be implemented using relatively inexpensive MLC Flash for an enterprise storage application.

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