Thermal treatment of flash memories
US9183941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 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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