Data storage device and method for operating the same
US9424183B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 6, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/7205
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An operating method of a data storage device includes receiving a write request, determining whether it is possible to perform a first write operation of simultaneously writing a plurality of bits in each of memory cells coupled to one word line of a nonvolatile memory apparatus, and performing a garbage collection operation for the nonvolatile memory apparatus, according to a determination result, and generating first merged data.
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