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Resting blocks of memory cells in response to the blocks being deemed to fail

US9183070B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2013
Grant dateNov 10, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2212/7211
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an embodiment, a block of memory cells is rested in response to the block of memory cells being deemed to fail. For some embodiments, a rested block may be selected for use in response to passing an operation. In other embodiments, a rested block may be rested again or may be permanently retired from further use in response to failing the operation.

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