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Thermal treatment of flash memories

US9183941B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 2014
Grant dateNov 10, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A memory controller can provide current to a heater in a flash memory to reduce cycling induced errors. If necessary, after heating, the memory may be refreshed. In non-battery powered systems, data may be removed from the memory prior to heating and restored to the memory after heating.

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